U.S. launches antidumping probes into xanthan gum from China, Australia

WASHINGTON, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government on Tuesday launched anti-dumping (AD) investigations against imports of xanthan gum from China and Australia.

The products covered by the investigations are dry xanthan gum, whether or not coated or blended with other products, said the U.S. Commerce Department in a statement, alleging that those products were sold at less than fair value in U.S. market, with imports from China and Australia having dumping margin of 154.07 percent and 145.20 percent, respectively.