Anti-Dumping Vs. Predatory Pricing: Drawing The Legal Line In International Trade
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 26
- 1 min read
Manali Bansal, Research Scholar, Institute of Law, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Dr. Sanjay Kulshreshtha, Dean, Institute of Law, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
ABSTRACT
To address unfairly low pricing in international markets, this research study examines the legal and economic differences between predatory pricing and anti-dumping laws. While competition law regulates predatory pricing, which targets dominant enterprises that deliberately cut prices to eliminate competition, anti-dumping is governed by international trade law and seeks to protect domestic industries from harmful imports. Analyzing areas of overlap, particularly in the digital economy where global platforms make enforcement more difficult, the research also identifies key differences in intent, jurisdiction, legal standards, and remedies. Regulatory barriers to adopting classical frameworks in contemporary markets are demonstrated by case studies from the US, the EU, and India. To guarantee uniform, equitable, and financially sound regulation, the paper emphasizes the need for better coordination between trade and competition agencies and urges international cooperation. Harmonizing these frameworks is essential to maintain competitive markets without sacrificing the ideals of free and fair trade.
Keyword: Anti-Dumping Law, Predatory Pricing, International Trade Regulation, Competition Law and Digital Markets
