Ruling on computer screens seen as victory for Japanese

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In an announcement that is seen as a victory for Japanese manufacturers, the Commerce Department released the results of its preliminary investigation into the dumping of flat panel displays onto the US market by foreign producers. It found that, although there were indications that dumping has occurred, the price differences were relatively modest. High dumping margins could have led to higher computer costs for domestic manufacturers, who maintained throughout the investigation that domestic screen manufacturers did not produce the types of products needed. The decision is also seen as a major blow for the domestic manufacturers of computer screens who had hoped that sanctions against Japanese producers would follow any decision in their favor. The preliminary ruling stated that Japanese companies were selling screens at only 4.6 percent below fair market value.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer industry, Laws, regulations and rules, Investigations, Liquid crystal displays, Flat panel displays, Dumping (International trade), Government Agency, Government Regulation, Flat Panel Display, Investigation

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Chip pact set by U.S. and Japan; negotiators agree to 3-year extension of rules for trade

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The United States and Japan will sign a new semiconductor trade agreement if officials in Tokyo approve. The agreement calls for a three-year extension of rules covering trade in computer chips. Both nations have compromised: the Japanese government had opposed any extension of previous rules, and they wanted a time limit that would extend for two years; and the US had wanted five-years. The agreement that will be signed calls for three years, with an optional two-year renewal arrangement. The most controversial part of the new agreement has involved negotiations over an American share in the Japanese market. The US wanted 20 percent, but the final agreement calls for a 20 percent target without making the figure mandatory. The US will suspend $135 million in sanctions against Japanese imports.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor industry, International aspects, Economic policy, International competition (Economics), Japanese Competition

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