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USTR sets 100% tariff on Chinese syringes; Retractable files suit; declares preferred dividend
RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC
- USTR finalized 100% tariff on Chinese syringes/needles effective Sept 27, 2024; Retractable sourced 91% from China in H1 2024.
- Retractable filed complaint in U.S. Court of International Trade on Sept 26 to challenge tariff; seeks injunction and to set aside tariff.
- H1 2024 net revenues $13.6M, operating loss $8.7M; warns tariff may force layoffs and threaten prior government investment.
- Board declared Q3 preferred dividends of $39,050 (Series II) and $18,561 (Series III), payable Oct 21 to holders of record Oct 10.