Peruvian Provisos Provoke Protective Prudence on Wire Rods

Peru’s National Institute for the Defense of Competition & Protection of Intellectual Property has imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty of $64.6 per metric ton on non-alloy, low & high carbon steel wire rods from China. This duty, valid for four months, covers products under HS codes 7213.20.00.00, 7213.91.10.00, 7213.91.90.00, and 7213.99.00.00. The move follows a January complaint by Corporación Aceros Arequipa S.A., claiming unfair competition threatened local output.

Canadian Complexity Compels Cautious Continuation on Steel Wire

On July 7, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency extended its anti-dumping probe on certain carbon & alloy steel wire from China, Taiwan, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey & Vietnam. Initially 90 days, the period now runs 135 days, citing complexity & data challenges. The investigation, launched in April after complaints from Sivaco Wire Group 2004, L.P. & ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada G.P., is set for a preliminary decision by September 4, 2025.

Turkish Tubular Troubles Trigger Targeted Tariffs in the Us

The United States Department of Commerce issued its final ruling in a countervailing duty review on oil country tubular goods from Turkey, finding Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. received a subsidy rate of 1.55% & Çayirova Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. 1.01%. Covering January 2022 to December 2022, the review concluded subsidies distorted competition. Stock price indicators & simple moving averages could watch for trade impact on these firms.

Korean Consistency Confirms Clean Commercial Conduct on Pipes

The US Department of Commerce also concluded its administrative review of anti-dumping duties on heavy-walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes from South Korea’s HiSteel Co., Ltd., covering September 2022 to August 2023. HiSteel was found not to sell below normal value, confirming a weighted-average dumping margin of 0%. The duty rate remains zero, effective July 8, 2025, marking relief for Korean exporters eyeing US markets.

Brazilian Bulwark Buttresses Base by Bolstering Barriers on Tubes

Brazil has decided to extend anti-dumping duties on stainless steel tubes from China for five years, following a sunset review. The measure, at $1,340.52 per metric ton, applies to most Chinese producers except Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. Targeted products include grades 304 & 316, circular in section, diameter 6 mm to 2,032 mm, thickness 0.40 mm to 12.70 mm under NCM codes 7306.40.00 and 7306.90.20. Conical tubes are excluded.

Colombian Cables Continue Constraints Combating Chinese Competition

On July 3, 2025, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism extended anti-dumping duties for five years on Chinese steel cables, galvanized strands & prestressed concrete strands. Under HS code 7312.10.90.00, a minimum FOB price of $3.36 per kilogram now applies. Imports priced below pay duties matching the gap. This renewal, from a review started in November 2024, aims to shelter local makers from cheaper imports.

Ukrainian Undertakings Upend Unfair Undercutting On Fittings

Ukraine’s Interdepartmental Commission imposed final anti-dumping duties on fittings for water & heating systems from China & Turkey. Launched in October 2024, the probe showed dumping hurt local firms, causing falling production & sales. Chinese producers face a steep duty of 166.65%, Turkish exporters 34.72%. The measures intend to prevent market distortions & safeguard Ukrainian manufacturing capacity.

Us Upholds Unprecedented Penalties Punishing Tungsten Transgressions

On July 8, 2025, the US Department of Commerce confirmed final anti-dumping & countervailing duties on certain tungsten shot from China. Chinese exporters face a dumping margin of 201.32%. For subsidies, firms like Luoyang Combat Tungsten & Molybdenum Materials Co., Ltd. received 292.84%, while Zhuzhou KJ Super Materials Co., Ltd. & others got 55.64%. The product, used in ammunition, falls under HTSUS subheading 9306.29.0000.

Key Takeaways:

• Peru, Brazil, Colombia & Ukraine imposed or extended anti-dumping duties mainly on Chinese steel & metal products.

• Canada & the US continue complex probes, with final subsidy & dumping rulings affecting Turkish & Korean producers.

• Duties target unfair trade practices, protect local industries & influence global supply chains.