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U.S. plans to slap anti-dumping duties on some hot-rolled steel imports

23/03/2016

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday it will slap anti-dumping duties on certain hot-rolled steel products from seven countries in a preliminary ruling that followed a complaint by U.S. steelmakers last year.

Poland, Britain 'jointly seeking anti-dumping measures'

23/03/2016

Poland and Britain are teaming up in an effort to convince the European Commission to launch anti-dumping measures over cheap steel imports, Polish Development Minister and deputy PM Mateusz Morawiecki has said

Japan Challenges Korea's Dumping Duties On Pneumatic Valves

23/03/2016

Japan on March 15, 2016, filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over anti-dumping duties imposed by South Korea on pneumatic valves.

EU seeks to speed up trade defense against cheap Chinese steel

23/03/2016

The European Commission announced plans on Wednesday to speed up trade defense cases against cheap imports from China and urged EU member states to stop blocking measures that could set higher duties against dumped and subsidized products.

South Africa keeps U.S. duty-free access after trade dispute

23/03/2016

South Africa will retain preferential access for its farming goods to the world’s biggest market after meeting benchmarks set by President Barack Obama to allow the import and sale of U.S. meat products.

Peru lifts trade barriers to U.S. beef

22/03/2016

WASHINGTON • Peru has agreed to lift its remaining safety barriers to U.S. beef exports, further opening one of the fastest -markets in Latin America to U.S. ranchers, Obama administration officials said on Monday.

India’s Solar Panel Dispute: A Need To Look Within

22/03/2016

While the WTO decision on India’s solar programme may have been a hit to the ‘Make in India’ campaign, it is difficult to state that the country’s domestic content requirements were the least trade-restrictive alternative to achieve the goal of clean energy.

India: Govt plans new steel import duty to prevent hawala transactions

22/03/2016

India’s engineering and auto components industries rely on cheaper steel imports and hold the view that the government protects large domestic steel firms through measures such as hikes in import duties and MIP, thus making them uncompetitive in global markets.