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Vietnam imported 1.2 mln tons of HRC in September, marking a 34pct increase from August, according to the General Department of Customs. This amount represents 220pct of the country's domestic production, which was…
Turkey's Ministry of Commerce has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on HRC imports, both alloyed and non-alloyed, from China, India, Japan, and Russia, according to an official gazette notification. The…
ArcelorMittal has entered into a definitive equity purchase agreement with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) to acquire NSC's 50pct stake in the AM/NS Calvert joint venture. This move responds to regulatory concerns linked…
The UAE has issued updated regulatory guidelines for steel bars used in concrete reinforcement (rebar), aligning with international standards such as BS 4449:2005, ASTM 615/615M, ASTM 706, and ISO 6935-1, according to a…
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the joint control acquisition of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. (Spain) and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. (UAE) by Spain's Tubacex S.A. and the Mubadala…
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-origin HRC plates following a complaint from Hyundai Steel on July 31. Hyundai Steel, a leading South Korean steel…
The US Department of Commerce has concluded its administrative review of the antidumping order on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from Oman and determined that Al Jazeera Steel Products, the sole producer…
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel (CRNGO) from China, according to an official notification. The…
The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority's (TRA) recommendation to modify the tariff rate quota (TRQ) on imports of category 1 (HRC). These changes will take effect from October 1, 2024, according to…
Australia has announced the initiation of an antidumping investigation into imports of certain rebar from Turkey, alongside products from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, according to a notice from the Australian…
The UAE and Australia have finalized negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at enhancing trade and investment ties. The UAE is Australia's largest trade partner in the Middle East…
Ezz Steel, Egypt's leading steel producer, reported a profit in the first half of 2024, according to its financial statement. The company achieved a profit of EGP 2.27 bln (USD 46.9 mln), reversing a loss of EGP 810 mln…
Canada has issued a final determination on the dumping of Egyptian wire rod, according to a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA also confirmed final antidumping margins on wire rod imports…
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to 10 steel structure suppliers for alleged collusive bidding in procurement tenders by various Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The companies…
The Indian Ministry of Finance has extended the countervailing duty on imports of welded stainless steel pipes and tubes from China and Vietnam for an additional five years. This decision follows the Directorate General…
Steel Dynamics, Inc. has petitioned the Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to impose antidumping duties on imports of corrosion-resistant flat-rolled steel (CORE) from…
Pakistan's National Tariff Commission (NTC) has launched an investigation into the alleged circumvention of antidumping duties on Chinese galvanized coils and sheets imports. The investigation was launched following an…
India's Union Steel Minister, H D Kumaraswamy, announced plans to advocate for an increase in steel import duties to counter the dumping of cheap Chinese steel. Speaking at the Fifth Steel Conclave organized by the…
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores has received Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for its Ramghad Manganese & Iron Ore Mines. The clearance permits iron ore…
Nippon Steel and other Japanese steelmakers are urging Tokyo to curb cheap steel imports from China to protect the domestic market, according to Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori, as reported by Reuters. China's…
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