While it acknowledged the fact that the price increase for the main inputs was less pronounced in the PRC in 2008 compared to other international steel markets, the applicant alleged that this was not due to any distortions but that other pure commercial factors could be the reason for the lower prices on the Chinese domestic market.
Kui talle teatati, et 2008. aastal suurenesid peamiste sisenditega seotud kulud Hiinas vähem kui rahvusvahelisel teraseturul, väitis taotluse esitaja, et madala hinna põhjus Hiina omamaisel turul ei ole mitte turumoonutused, vaid muud selgelt kaubanduslikud tegurid.