Shutdown Sidelines U.S. Scrutiny of Foreign Steel Wire Strands
Published Date: 12/3/2025
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is updating the schedule for reviewing steel wire strands from Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand because of a government shutdown delay. Companies and consumer groups now have new deadlines to respond and join the case, pushing key dates into early 2026. This means the review process is slower, but everyone affected gets a fair chance to participate.
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