The measures stem from a Commission investigation which concluded that biodiesel from the US had been sold in the EU below the normal value price and had benefited from state subsidies, causing injury to European producers.
Need meetmed tulenevad komisjoni uurimisest, milles järeldati, et USAst pärinevat biodiislit müüdi ELis alla normaalväärtuse ja sellele kehtisid riiklikud toetused, millega põhjustati kahju Euroopa tootjatele.