The following table provides data on antidumping investigations in the United States from 1980 to 2008. Does the information indicate that it is relatively easy to obtain import protection through an antidumping case? Explain. Why do petitioning firms withdraw their claims before a decision is made?

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Antidumping Investigations, 1980-2008 Withdrawn before DOC determination DOC determination Affirmative Negative Total Withdrawn after affirmative Number 63 876 193 1,069 153 % 5 82 18 100 14