U.S. Gives Temporary Exclusions to Over 400 Chinese Imports
The US Trade Representatives office gave exclusions from new tariffs to around 400 of the 1,100 applications but relief for sporting goods companies was minimal. These exclusions, granted after exemptions were denied, are on products from List 3 which had a minimal impact on sporting goods, mostly hitting hats and sports bags. Among the exclusions granted were single speed bicycles with wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter, skateboards with electric power not exceeding 250 watts and underwater fish finding apparatus, a category dominated by Johnson Outdoors.
The large list of exclusions is a further indication that the U.S. is trying to ... Log in to view full article.