The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA’s) recommendation to maintain an anti-dumping measure on imports of ironing boards from China for five more years, until 2029.

In its transition review, the TRA determined that maintaining the current measure for a further five years could help prevent dumping of low-priced ironing boards from China and subsequent injury to UK industry. The TRA found that maintaining the measure met the Economic Interest Test: the measure is not expected to affect the competitive environment or the structure of the UK market for ironing boards.