Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty actions are for removing unfair trade practices and are not aimed at retarding fair competition nor are they targetted towards any country or countries. Anti-Dumping measures, as we see them, are largely a mechanism to provide a level playing field and a form of protection allowed under the multilateral trading system that are compatible with open, fair and undistorted competition. At the same time, as we approach a new era of reduced trade barriers, it is imperative that we seize the opportunities to take full advantage of our latent potential and carve a niche for ourselves in the new global economy. We are trying to catalyse this process of transforming our industry to face the world by focusing on our core competence and inherent strengths. Quality, cost reduction, operational efficiency and greater awareness of health and environment aspects are issues of paramount importance. Our "mantra" is this : "Increase the competetiveness !" Only then can we as a nation capitalise on all our strengths, secure a better economic future for our people and withstand the challenge of competition as many other nations have successfully done.