“We’re certainly disappointed in the decision,” the statement read. “We feel strongly that import restrictions are not justified based on the facts in this case and will not benefit U.S. producers. The decision is now in the President’s hands and we hope that he will consider the cost to American consumers and decide not to impose import restrictions that U.S. producers never requested in the first place.”

The coalition includes American Omni Trading Co., Del-Nat Tire Corp., Dunlap & Kyle Co., Hercules Tire & Rubber Co., Orteck Global Supply & Distribution Co., and Foreign Tire Sales Inc.
 
“The real result of this decision is that consumers who are already struggling in a weak economy may now have fewer choices, and pay higher prices for their tires,” said Dennis King of Dunlap & Kyle.

“I hope that the President will listen to the hundreds of small businesses who provide American consumers with safe, quality tires they need at an affordable price, and whose businesses will suffer if imports are restricted,” said Jim Mayfield of Del-Nat Tire. (Tire Review/Akron)