{
  "id": 2268575,
  "title": "S. Korea to impose antidumping tariffs on Thai seamless copper pipes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/s-korea-to-impose-antidumping-tariffs-on-thai-seamless-copper-pipes",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T01:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821002400320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul's finance ministry announced on Friday its decision to impose antidumping tariffs on seamless copper pipes imported from Thailand. The decision came after an investigation conducted at the request of the Korea Trade Commission, which concluded that these imports had caused damage to the domestic industry. The tariffs, which range from 4.93 percent to 8.41 percent, will be implemented starting September 11. Seamless copper pipes are widely used in various appliances for their exceptional corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity. The domestic market for these products is estimated to be worth around 600 billion won (US$432 million) as of 2024, with Thai exports making up 8 percent of the market, according to the ministry. This move aims to bolster the business environment for the domestic industry, which has been struggling due to the influx of dumped imports, and to promote a fair competitive landscape.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Friday it will im...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}