Trade battle: Chinese truck and bus tires could face a 170% tariff in Colombia
February 19, 2026: MinComercio will notify the decision on the anti-dumping investigation. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombia is set to decide on February 19, 2026, on an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese truck and bus tire imports.
- The investigation was requested by Goodyear de Colombia S.A., citing dumping practices by Chinese manufacturers.
- Producers argue the measure is needed to protect local production, while importers warn of negative economic impacts on transportation, inflation, and employment.
- Analysis suggests that while Goodyear's national sales grew, overall financial indicators show mixed results, with some decreases in revenue and increases in debt.
- Colombia relies structurally on imported tires, with domestic production capable of meeting only about 25% of the national demand.
- Importers and other associations like Anre highlight significant economic risks and potential job losses if anti-dumping duties are imposed.
- The Ministry of Commerce has found preliminary evidence of dumping, damage to the national industry, and a causal link between Chinese imports and this damage.
- Other countries, including the United States, have implemented similar anti-dumping measures against tires from China and Thailand.
- If tariffs are imposed, Colombia could leverage its 16 Free Trade Agreements to source tires from other robust manufacturing markets with zero tariffs.