Japan imposes 95.2% tariff on Chinese graphite electrodes, accusing Beijing of dumping.

Japan will impose a 95.2% provisional anti-dumping duty on graphite electrodes from China starting Saturday, following a year-long investigation. The tariff, decided by Japan's Cabinet, targets industrial materials used in steelmaking, which were deemed to be sold at unfairly low prices, harming local businesses. The duty will be in place for four months, with potential for a longer-term levy if further evidence supports the dumping claims.