The following figure shows the top 10 countries cited in antidumping cases by the United States from 1980 to 2004. Is there a relationship between the frequency of being cited in an antidumping case and the volume of U.S. imports from a country?

 

Top 10 Suppliers of U.S. Imports in 2004

Rank               Country

1                      Canada

2                      China

3                      Mexico

4                      Japan

5                      Germany

6                      United Kingdom

7                      South Korea

8                      Taiwan

9                      France

10                    Malaysia

Data from: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Table 11, 2006.

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Top 10 Countries Cited in Antidumping Cases, by Number of Cases, Fiscal Years 1980-2004, Cumulative Canada 4.7% Brazil 4.5% Italy 4.2% France 3.6% Mexico 3.4% Taiwan 5.6% Germany 5.9% Korea 6.1% Japan 10.0% China 10.0% All others 42.1% Source: U.S. ITC, "Import Injury Investigations Case Statistics (FY 1980-2004)," Figure 11