UK Trade Remedies Authority investigation to start in weeks – ITMA

Following the news that the European Commission has introduced new definitive import tariffs against Chinese-produced truck tyres, we now know that a decision relating to any UK implementation of those rules is scheduled to be made by October. The latest detail is that the body responsible for the investigation relating to the UK implementation of any tariffs is set to start in weeks, according to the Imported Tyre Manufacturers Association (ITMA).

In order to find out the latest details, Tyres & Accessories spoke with ITMA president Alfred Graham. He explained that the Trade Remedies Authority is already working on the process and expects to get its investigation underway in the next few weeks. After that, they will begin sending out questionnaires to the relevant parties, which can be completed using their online system. All of that means that the late October target date for a decision relating to the implementation of import tariffs in the UK is very much achievable.