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Turkey's steel industry expects the European Union's revised steel safeguard measures to reduce the country's steel exports by around 3.5 mln tons, equivalent to approximately USD 3 bln in export revenue, according to…
The US Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to imports of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Algeria, proposing a 73.33pct countervailing duty (CVD) on…
The European Commission (EC) has initiated an expiry (sunset) review of the anti-dumping duties on imports of certain hot rolled flat products of iron, non-alloy or other alloy steel originating from Turkey, following a…
A legal dispute has emerged between Kibar Holding and South Korea's POSCO over their joint venture Posco Assan TST, Turkey's only stainless steel cold rolling producer, according to Turkish media reports. Kibar Holding…
Dutch public prosecutors have decided to bring criminal charges against Tata Steel IJmuiden over alleged environmental violations following a years-long investigation into pollution from the company's steelworks…
Canada Nickel Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST) to support the commercialization of low-carbon intermediate stainless and alloy steel products from its Net…
Japan has approved provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of nickel-based stainless steel cold-rolled strips and cold-rolled steel sheets originating from China and Taiwan after authorities found evidence of dumping…
Turkey has initiated a sunset review of the anti-dumping (AD) duties on imports of certain stainless steel welded pipes originating from Vietnam, following an application filed by domestic producer Marcegaglia TR…
The European Union's revised steel safeguard quota system introduces significant changes to country-specific quota allocations for Middle East and North African (MENA) steel exporters, reducing quotas for some suppliers…
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued the final results of its administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel rebar from Turkey, covering the period 1 January-31 December 2023. The DOC…
Turkey's steel imports declined sharply in May 2026 as domestic demand softened, while crude steel production continued to increase, according to data released by the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). Steel…
The European Union's new steel trade protection measures entered into force on 1 July 2026, replacing the previous steel safeguard regime with a revised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system aimed at addressing persistent…
The UAE's anti-dumping investigation into imports of heavy steel sections from China has reached a preliminary stage, with the Ministry finding evidence of dumping, material injury to the domestic industry and a causal…
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of hot rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China, Japan and…
The UAE has introduced a temporary four-month ban on exports of steel scrap, alongside selected non-ferrous scrap, to secure domestic raw material availability. Under Customs Notice No. 13/2026, issued by Dubai Customs…
South Korea has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of hot rolled carbon steel and alloy steel flat products originating from Japan and China, following an investigation that found dumped imports had…
The UK government has finalized a new steel trade measure that will take effect on July 1, 2026, replacing the existing steel safeguard regime with a revised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system featuring significantly lower…
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Cold Rolled Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (CRGO) and Amorphous Metal (AM) originating in or exported…
Bangladesh's steel industry has called on the government to withdraw proposed increases in VAT and import duties included in the 2026-27 national budget, warning that the measures could significantly raise production…
Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated a review investigation into the possible extension of safeguard measures currently applied to imports of welded iron and steel tubes and pipes. The investigation…
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