SynopsisThe International Trade Commission is progressing with investigations into tin mill flat-rolled products from Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. These investigations, prompted by petitions from industry stakeholders, address subsidies and unfair pricing practices. The scope includes various coated flat-rolled steel products, and the final phase of inquiries aligns with international trade regulations.ArticleIn the ever-evolving landscape of international trade, investigations into the import of tin mill flat-rolled products have taken center stage. These investigations, covering a wide range of countries, aim to address concerns related to subsidies and pricing practices. Specifically, the countries under scrutiny include Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.The subject of these investigations revolves around tin mill flat-rolled products that have been coated or plated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides. This category encompasses various flat-rolled steel products known as tinplate when coated with tin and tin-free steel or electrolytic chromium-coated steel when coated with chromium or chromium oxides. What makes these investigations comprehensive is that they encompass all variations of tin mill products, regardless of factors like thickness, width, form (in coils or cut sheets), coating type, edge, coating thickness, surface finish, temper, and even the presence of a plastic material.The initiation of these investigations stems from affirmative preliminary determinations made by Commerce that certain subsidies, in accordance with §703 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b), are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or exporters of tin mill products in China. Additionally, it has been determined that these products from Canada, China, and Germany are being sold in the United States at prices lower than fair value, as defined by §733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b).This crucial phase of the investigations is in line with international trade regulations, specifically sections 705(b) and 731(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)). These investigations were initiated in response to petitions filed on January 18, 2023, by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., based in Cleveland, Ohio, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.ConclusionThe unfolding investigations into tin mill flat-rolled products underscore the intricacies of international trade. With a wide array of products and countries under scrutiny, these inquiries will play a pivotal role in ensuring fair competition and compliance with trade regulations.
SynopsisThe International Trade Commission is progressing with investigations into tin mill flat-rolled products from Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. These investigations, prompted by petitions from industry stakeholders, address subsidies and unfair pricing practices. The scope includes various coated flat-rolled steel products, and the final phase of inquiries aligns with international trade regulations.ArticleIn the ever-evolving landscape of international trade, investigations into the import of tin mill flat-rolled products have taken center stage. These investigations, covering a wide range of countries, aim to address concerns related to subsidies and pricing practices. Specifically, the countries under scrutiny include Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.The subject of these investigations revolves around tin mill flat-rolled products that have been coated or plated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides. This category encompasses various flat-rolled steel products known as tinplate when coated with tin and tin-free steel or electrolytic chromium-coated steel when coated with chromium or chromium oxides. What makes these investigations comprehensive is that they encompass all variations of tin mill products, regardless of factors like thickness, width, form (in coils or cut sheets), coating type, edge, coating thickness, surface finish, temper, and even the presence of a plastic material.The initiation of these investigations stems from affirmative preliminary determinations made by Commerce that certain subsidies, in accordance with §703 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b), are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or exporters of tin mill products in China. Additionally, it has been determined that these products from Canada, China, and Germany are being sold in the United States at prices lower than fair value, as defined by §733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b).This crucial phase of the investigations is in line with international trade regulations, specifically sections 705(b) and 731(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)). These investigations were initiated in response to petitions filed on January 18, 2023, by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., based in Cleveland, Ohio, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.ConclusionThe unfolding investigations into tin mill flat-rolled products underscore the intricacies of international trade. With a wide array of products and countries under scrutiny, these inquiries will play a pivotal role in ensuring fair competition and compliance with trade regulations.
