Commerce Ministry talks on US termination of double anti-China fastener survey

BEIJING, November 9 (Xinhua) The United States International Trade Commission 6th, the first decision to terminate the anti-dumping against China Fastener anti-dumping Joint investigation, the Ministry of Commerce, the Director of Fair Trade in this statement on 9th said that the United States this decision is the Chinese industry after the positive defense based on objective facts to make the correct judgments　　China encourages the two industries to strengthen cooperation to enhance competitiveness, achieve mutual benefit and win, and avoid seeking trade protection. The official said that China's production of fasteners and American fasteners are not similar products, belong to different markets and customer base, there is no direct competition, China's products effectively fill the gap in the United States market for the United States to make a positive contribution to the development of downstream industries.　　The US decision is rational and in line with market practice. The official said that China hoped that the U.S. side will abide by the G20 Pittsburg Summit commitment and the recent 20th session of the Sino-US Joint commission between China and the United States reached a consensus, against the abuse of protectionism and trade relief measures, in the follow-up case decision can continue to maintain an objective and impartial position,　　Decisions are made in accordance with the rules of the World Trade Organization and market realities. It is reported that this is the 2006 United States opened "double anti" investigation in 23 cases, the only one with no damage to the initial termination of investigation cases.