September 07, 2008

Canada likely to continue AD on Chinese, Russian and SA plates

Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, has initiated an expiry review of its order made on January 10th 2003, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-006, concerning certain hot rolled steel plate originating in or exported from the People’s China, South Africa and Russia.

As a result, the president of the Canada Border Services Agency has initiated an investigation on April 26th 2007, to determine whether the expiry of the order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods.

The investigation has now been completed and on August 23rd 2007, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7) (a) of SIMA, the president has determined that the expiry of the order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods from China, South Africa and Russia. A statement of reasons containing additional details concerning the determination made by the president will be issued within 15 days.

The Tribunal will now conduct an inquiry to determine whether the expiry of the order is likely to result in injury or retardation to the Canadian industry and will make its decision by January 9th 2008.