US Keeps Taxes on Turkish Concrete Wire to Fight Unfair Aid
Published Date: 5/4/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes (countervailing duties) on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Türkiye because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects U.S. companies that make this steel wire and helps keep the playing field fair. These duties stay in place starting May 4, 2026, protecting American businesses from unfair competition.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Importers Face Large Duties
If you import or buy prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Türkiye, those imports remain subject to countervailing duties starting May 4, 2026. The net countervailable subsidy rates applicable are 68.74% (Celik Halat ve Tel San A.S.), 95.29% (Guney Celik Hasir ve Demir), and 82.29% (All Others), which will increase the extra taxes or costs on those imports.
Turkish Exporters Subject To High Duties
Producers and exporters of prestressed concrete steel wire strand in Türkiye will be subject to the listed countervailable subsidy rates if exporting to the United States starting May 4, 2026. The rates are 68.74% for Celik Halat ve Tel San A.S., 95.29% for Guney Celik Hasir ve Demir, and 82.29% for all other producers/exporters.
Countervailing Duties Remain In Place
The Department of Commerce decided to keep countervailing duties on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Türkiye effective May 4, 2026. The final net countervailable subsidy rates are 68.74% for Celik Halat ve Tel San A.S., 95.29% for Guney Celik Hasir ve Demir, and 82.29% for all other producers/exporters.
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