Today, the European Commission issued a “general disclosure document” setting forth its proposed ruling in the antidumping investigation involving U.S. ethanol exports to Europe.  Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) commented:

“We continue to cooperate with the Commission’s investigation.  We are troubled by news that the Commission is recommending a 9.6 percent antidumping duty to its Member States.  We remain convinced that if all the facts are considered, the European Union will decide not to impose any antidumping duties on imports of ethanol produced in the United States.”

About the Renewable Fuels Association
The RFA is the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry. Since 1981, the RFA serves as the voice of the ethanol industry, providing advocacy, authoritative analysis, and important industry data to its members, Congress, federal and state government agencies, strategic partners, the media and other opinion-leader audiences. For more information visit www.EthanolRFA.org.

About Growth Energy
Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America's economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home. More information can be found at GrowthEnergy.org.

Press contact: Michael Frohlich at (202) 545-4000 or MFrohlich@growthenergy.org.