U.S. Manufacturers Petition for Tariffs on Chinese-Made Personal Transportation Vehicles

The petitions claim that Chinese imports are causing harm to American manufacturers.

WASHINGTON—Law firm Wiley Rein LLP has filed trade petitions against Chinese manufacturers of golf carts and other vehicles on behalf of the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition.

The petitions specifically target the import of low-speed personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) and the alleged illegal and unfair dumping and subsidies provided by China. The coalition is made up of several U.S.-based manufacturers, including Club Car and Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. PTVs include golf carts and light utility vehicles with a top speed of 25 mph.

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U.S. Manufacturers Petition for Tariffs on Chinese-Made Personal Transportation Vehicles

The petitions claim that Chinese imports are causing harm to American manufacturers.

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