The U.S. International Trade Commission voted 3-0 on June 12, 2026, to determine that there is a reasonable indication of material injury to the domestic industry from imports of air compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Chair Amy A. Karpel, Commissioner David S. Johanson, and Commissioner Jason E. Kearns all voted in the affirmative. The U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of air compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
What it means
The investigations cover Inv. Nos. 701-TA-794-796 and 731-TA-1790-1792.
The Commission’s public report, titled “Air Compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam” (USITC Publication 5756), will be available on the USITC website by July 21, 2026.
Key facts
- Vote: 3-0 affirmative (Chair Amy A. Karpel, Commissioner David S. Johanson, Commissioner Jason E. Kearns)
- Action: USITC determined reasonable indication of material injury to U.S. industry
- Countries involved: China, Malaysia, Vietnam
- Product: Air compressors
- Investigation numbers: 701-TA-794-796 and 731-TA-1790-1792
- Next step: Department of Commerce continues investigations into less-than-fair-value sales and subsidies
- Report title: “Air Compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam”
- Publication number: USITC Publication 5756
- Report availability date: July 21, 2026
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission news release