India Recommends Two-Year Curbs on Soda Ash Imports
India's trade remedies agency has recommended limits on soda ash imports for two years. The move follows a request from the Alkali Manufacturers Association of India, which raised concern about a sharp rise in imports. The proposal aims to protect local producers from the rising inflow of the chemical.
Context
Context: Soda ash is an industrial chemical used in making glass, detergents and other products. Governments often limit imports to shield domestic manufacturers when cheaper foreign supply rises quickly.
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