Common use of Evidence of Serious Injury or Threat Thereof Clause in Contracts

Evidence of Serious Injury or Threat Thereof. In conducting its proceedings the investigating authority shall gather, to the best of its ability, all relevant information appropriate to make the determination. It shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the domestic industry, including the rate and amount of the increased import quantities, absolute or relative to domestic production of the good concerned, the share of the domestic market taken by the increased imports, changes in the level of sales, production, productivity, capacity utilization, profits and losses, and employment. In making its determination, the investigating authority may also consider other economic factors, such as changes in prices and inventories, and the ability of the domestic industry to raise capital or investments.