United Steelworkers Union seeks US trade investigation into imported tires
( September 15, 2026, 20:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The United Steelworkers Union sent a letter to the Office of the US Trade Representative requesting an investigation into imported tires under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974. USW said that since 2000, domestic tire production output declined by roughly 40 percent and in 2024, the industry laid off some 7,000 workers.See attached....
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