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China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here's what America did about it


Published on 2024-12-04 00:00:51 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The world's top two golf cart manufacturers, both based in Augusta, are praising a government finding that China is unfairly subsidizing its low-speed vehicle industry. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced recently that China's government has engaged in antidumping

The article discusses how China has been accused of unfairly dominating the global golf cart market by providing substantial subsidies to its manufacturers, thereby undercutting American companies like Augusta, Georgia-based Club Car. In response, the U.S. has taken action by imposing tariffs on Chinese golf carts to level the playing field. These tariffs were part of broader trade measures initiated during the Trump administration and continued under President Biden, aimed at countering China's trade practices deemed unfair by the U.S. The article highlights the economic impact on local American manufacturers, the strategic use of tariffs to protect domestic industries, and the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. It also touches on the broader implications for global trade relations and the challenges faced by American companies in competing with subsidized foreign products.

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