US issues CVD order on rebar imports from Algeria
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria, following the affirmative final determination published on March 27, 2026 that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of subject merchandise. The net countervailable subsidy rate is 72.94 percent for Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria SPA, the sole mandatory respondent, and 72.94... Read More
Short Range Outlook : July 2026
Global longs market worsens further, but tide may turn if geopolitical risks continue to ease The overall business environment in the global long steel products market has deteriorated again. Everything is even more difficult and complexities are increasing further. Nevertheless, the apparent de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran could mark an important turning point. If geopolitical risks continue to ease, we may be approaching the bottom... Read More
US issues final antidumping duty results on wire rod from Mexico
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has released the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod (wire rod) from Mexico for the period between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The DOC determined that Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Deacero Summit S.A.P.I. de C.V., treated as a single entity, made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period... Read More
US issues final results of CVD review on rebar imports from Turkey
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has released the final results of the administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Turkey for the period between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The DOC determined that Colakoglu Metalurji A.S. received countervailable subsidies during the period of review. The DOC has determined a net countervailable subsidy rate of 1.26 percent. The preliminary... Read More
Canada to extend steel tariff measures for one year
The Canadian government has announced that it will extend key steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year in order to support domestic workers and businesses, while maintaining protection against steel trade diversion, non-market practices and global excess capacity. According to a statement released by the Department of Finance, Canada will extend its steel tariff-rate quota regime for imports from non-CUSMA partners until June 27, 2027, while... Read More
Short Range Outlook : June 2026
Relatively stable business environment in global longs market, regional differences more pronounced than ever The overall business environment in the global long steel products market remains relatively stable. However, regional differences have become more pronounced than ever. Protectionist measures in the United States, combined with the implementation of CBAM in Europe and the upcoming reduction of EU import quotas, are reshaping trade patterns... Read More
US issues final results of antidumping sunset reviews on PC strand imports from 15 countries
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued the final results of the expedited first sunset reviews of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates, determining that revocation of the orders would likely lead to continuation or... Read More
US issues final results of CVD sunset review on PC strand from Türkiye
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued the final results of the expedited first sunset review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Türkiye, determining that revocation of the order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Net countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail if the order were revoked are 68.74 percent for Celik Halat ve Tel San... Read More
US issues final antidumping order on rebar imports from Algeria
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has released the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) imports from Algeria for the period between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The DOC determined that Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review. The DOC has determined a weighted-average dumping... Read More
IREPAS in Amsterdam : Geopolitical Tensions and Higher Costs
The 94th meeting of IREPAS (the International Rebar Exporters and Producers Association) was held in Amsterdam on April 26-28 in conjunction with the SteelOrbis Spring’26 Conference. There were 99 representatives from 41 different producers among the 386 registered delegates from a total of 49 different countries. There were also 86 registrations representing 41 different raw material suppliers. At the opening of the conference, Ioannis Manessis,... Read More