Zheng Quan Ri Bao Zhi Sheng·2026-01-25 13:37Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially launched an anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigation into Van-type trailers and their subassemblies from Mexico, Canada, and China, following a petition from the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation is led by Vanguard Global Trailer Holding, a subsidiary of CIMC Vehicles, along with its three subsidiaries [1]. - The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition includes three major trailer manufacturers: Great Dane LLC, Wabash National Corporation, and Stoughton Trailers LLC [2]. - The petition claims that the export volume of Van-type trailers from Mexico has been high, exerting market pressure on the U.S. domestic industry [2]. Group 2: Timeline and Process - The U.S. International Trade Commission is expected to make a preliminary ruling on industry damage by February 17, 2026 [3]. - If the preliminary ruling is affirmative, the Department of Commerce will issue preliminary determinations for the anti-subsidy investigation by March 27, 2026, and for the anti-dumping investigation by June 10, 2026 [3]. - The entire investigation process is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete [4]. Group 3: Company Response and Strategy - CIMC Vehicles has established a project coordination team at its headquarters to ensure the orderly delivery of necessary documents for the investigation [4]. - Vanguard Global has set up a dedicated project organization in the U.S. and hired a professional legal team to actively respond to the investigation [4]. - The company aims to maintain the stability of its existing supply chain while accelerating the expansion of production capacity for Van-type trailers in two locations in the U.S. [4].