The United States of America is the world's largest market for uranium
enrichment services. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ru
ssian uranium is entering the world market on an increasing scale. The
U.S. tries to protect its market and, in this connection, also the Eu
ropean market from excessive price drops by taking anti-dumping measur
es. In order to become more competitive, American companies have adapt
ed modern enrichment techniques from Europe. European - U.S. joint ven
tures are to help, also technically and economically, to integrate mil
itary uranium, accumulating as a consequence of worldwide disarmament,
into the commercial fuel cycle for the peaceful use of nuclear power.