US Imposes Duties on Subsidized Canadian Steel Imports Now
Published Date: 8/29/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says Canadian makers of certain corrosion-resistant steel got unfair financial help, so extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will apply to their products. This affects Canadian steel exporters and U.S. buyers starting now, aiming to keep things fair and protect American businesses. These duties cover steel shipped during 2023 and could impact prices and trade.
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Countervailing Duties on Canadian Steel
The Department of Commerce found that certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from Canada received countervailable subsidies, so extra import taxes (countervailing duties) will apply to those products. The period of investigation covers shipments made January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This affects Canadian steel exporters and U.S. buyers and could raise prices and change trade flows.
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