Quartz Manufacturing Alliance Praises ITC Injury Ruling

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The Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America (QMAA), an industry group, has praised the International Trade Commission (ITC) for its affirmative injury determination in a global safeguard case. The QMAA said the ITC's ruling will help protect American quartz manufacturing jobs and the domestic industry.

Why it matters

The ITC's decision could lead to new trade restrictions or tariffs on imported quartz products, which could benefit American quartz manufacturers by making their products more price-competitive. This is an important issue for the domestic quartz industry, which has faced challenges from low-cost imports in recent years.

The details

The QMAA, which represents American quartz producers, said the ITC's affirmative injury determination will allow the U.S. government to consider potential trade remedies to address the harm caused by surging quartz imports. The group believes these measures could help level the playing field for American quartz manufacturers and protect domestic jobs.

• The ITC issued its affirmative injury determination on April 1, 2026.

What’s next

The U.S. government will now consider potential trade remedies, such as tariffs or quotas, to address the harm to the domestic quartz industry identified by the ITC's ruling.