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  A tariff war continues with the US proposing a 93.5% tariff on graphite imports from China. On July 17, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced plans to implement the levies after an anti-dumping duty investigation. The DOC notes that they will make the final amount determinations from the investigation on December 5. Along with the previous tariffs Trump issued for Chinese imports, the 93.5% will bring the total rate to 160%. The DOC has also proposed countervailing duties on graphite importations up to 721%. With the amount of graphite that comes into the US from China, this can significantly impact international shipping. Why Is The US Proposing A 93.5% Tariff On Graphite Imports? The Trump Administration has proposed tariffs on  Chinese graphite imports  for various reasons, including anti-dumping and subsidy claims. Dumping is when manufacturers in one country export goods to another country at a lower price than they usually charge in their own country. An a...