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The International Trade Administration determined in November 2019 that magnesium from Israel was sold in the United States at less than fair value, leading to reduced magnesium—and consequently bromine—production by Israel Chemicals Ltd.
The International Trade Administration concluded an investigation (Oct 1 2017‑Sep 30 2018) into magnesium from Israel being sold at less than fair value, affecting downstream bromine production.
The U.S. EPA ceased approving critical‑use exemptions for methyl bromide, reinforcing the Montreal Protocol ban and limiting its commercial use.
EPA released final report recommending alternatives to HBCD, influencing bromine use in flame retardants.
Chemtura filed a lawsuit against California’s smolder‑only test rule, aiming to protect bromine‑based flame retardant market share.
California amended fire safety standards in January 2014, prompting legal challenge from Chemtura and affecting bromine-based flame retardant market.
The EPA issued a 2013 critical‑use exemption for methyl bromide, extending its allowed use and supporting continued bromine consumption.
The Stockholm Convention voted to ban hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), a brominated flame retardant, which could reduce demand for bromine in that product category.
The EPA granted a critical‑use exemption for methyl bromide, allowing its continued use in certain agricultural applications and sustaining demand for bromine.
The U.S. EPA proposed the first national standard for mercury pollution from power plants, creating a new market demand for bromine as a mercury‑removal agent.
EPA issued regulations to reduce mercury emissions at power plants by 91%, increasing demand for bromine in mercury abatement.
The U.S. imposed a 5.5% ad valorem tariff on imported bromine in December 2010.
The U.S. imposed a 5.4% ad valorem tariff on imported ethylene dibromide in December 2010.
The U.S. imposed a 5.5% ad valorem tariff on imported tetrabromobisphenol A in December 2010.
The U.S. imposed a 5.5% ad valorem tariff on imported decabromodiphenyl and octabromodiphenyl oxide in December 2010.
A bromine plant in Arkansas closed early in 2010, reducing U.S. production capacity.
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