Steel Tariffs Face Five-Year Review from Global Hotspots
Published Date: 2/12/2025
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Summary
The government is checking if special taxes on hot-rolled steel from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine should stay or go. This review could last a bit longer—up to 90 extra days. Steel makers, importers, and buyers should watch for updates that might affect prices and trade rules soon.
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Five-Year Reviews of Hot-Rolled Steel Duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled full five‑year reviews of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on hot‑rolled steel products from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine. The reviews will decide whether revoking those duties would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury, and the Commission may extend the review period by up to 90 days.
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