Glove makers seek duty on Malaysian and Thai imports
In short
Local glove makers asked the government to put duty on rubber glove imports from Malaysia and Thailand. They said imported gloves are selling for less than the cost of their raw materials.
They want protection from cheaper imports because they say the price gap is hurting domestic producers.
What the reporting says
Local manufacturers urged the government to impose duty on Malaysian and Thai rubber glove imports. Industry players said imported glove prices were lower than the raw material costs they had incurred. The appeal seeks protection for domestic producers facing cheaper foreign supply, though no policy decision was reported.
Why it matters
Local manufacturers urged the government to impose duty on rubber glove imports from Malaysia and Thailand. Industry players said the imported gloves were priced below the raw material costs they had incurred, putting pressure on domestic producers. The reported issue matters to glove makers and trade policy watchers, as any duty could affect import competition and local pricing.