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Commissioner Adequacy Vote -- NOTATIONAL --Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025

Adequacy Vote:  Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China; Inv. No. 731-TA-1143 (Third Review)

For additional details please visit the Commission Advocacy Determinations webpage.  Vote details are usually posted by the end of the business day.

Background:

  • Notice: Institution of a Five-Year Review

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U.S. International Trade Commission
500 E Street, SW
Washington, D.C., 20436
202.205.2000 TDD 202.205.1810

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