The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced that preliminary determinations have been made by the Director General of the Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate at the CBSA, in regards to the dumping and subsidizing of cold-reduced flat-rolled sheet products of carbon steel (alloy and non-alloy), in coils or cut lengths, in thicknesses up to 0.142 inches (3.61mm) and widths up to 73 inches (1854mm) inclusive, originating in or exported from China, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Tribunal has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury, and to determine such other matters as the Tribunal is required to determine under that section.
Along with the notice of commencement of inquiry, the Tribunal has sent letters to the domestic producers, importers, foreign producers and certain purchasers with a known interest in the inquiry providing details on the procedures, as well as the schedule for the inquiry. Some interested parties have been requested to complete questionnaires.
The Tribunal expects to issue a final report on December 21, 2018.