Arab Steel Summit 2025
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India plans to impose 12% tariff to protect domestic steel industry

India plans to impose a 12% “safeguard duty” on certain steel products for 200 days to protect its domestic industry from “serious injury” caused by a sharp increase in imports. While the move was welcomed by domestic manufacturers, it has raised concerns among manufacturing industries about rising costs. This decision comes as India faces the …

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Egypt: Ezz Steel to Object to EU Anti-Dumping Duty Calculation Methodology

Ezz Steel is preparing to file an objection to the methodology used by the European Commission to calculate provisional anti-dumping duties on its products, a company official revealed to Asharq Bloomberg. The official, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed that the objection will be filed “within days.” The …

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EU is considering imposing a 15.6% AD duty on HRC imports from Egypt

A statement from the European Commission revealed that the European Union is considering imposing an initial anti-dumping duty of 15.6% on HRC imports from Egypt, starting April 7. It will continue its studies and reach a final decision in October. The European Union has the right to impose an additional 25% duty on quantities exceeding …

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Egypt’s iron and steel imports rise to $5.2 billion in 2024

The value of Egypt’s iron and steel imports increased by 20.9% in 2024, reaching $5.179 billion, compared to $4.285 billion in 2023. Foreign trade data showed that iron and steel accounted for 5.5% of Egypt’s total imports last year, amounting to $94.698 billion. A data analysis showed that five countries—China, Russia, the United Kingdom, Belgium, …

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Egypt : Kandil Steel to expand production capacity to 900,000 tons annually

According to Egypt’s State Information Service, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli visited Kandil Steel Factory in 10th of Ramadan City. Chairperson Amr Kandil welcomed him to the facility. Executive VP Reham Abou El-Soud noted that exports account for 50pct of production. Following factory upgrades, the workforce grew to 1,400 employees, with investments reaching $25 mln. Modernized …

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Morocco : Ministry launches AD probe into galvanized wire imports from Egypt & UAE

Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanized wire imports from Egypt and UAE. The probe follows a complaint by Moroccan companies Somatref, Sicotrem, Galvaftl, and Sodefer, which allege that these imports are being dumped into the market at unfair prices. The product investigated, classified under HS code 7217.2099.00, is …

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EU sets AD duties on HRC imported from Egypt, India, Japan and Vietnam

The European Commission has released the results of its preliminary investigation into certain HRC imported from Egypt, India, Japan, and Vietnam. As a result of this investigation, the EU will impose anti-dumping duties on imports from these countries. The leaked preliminary report of the Commission’s anti-dumping investigation proposes provisional duty rates on imports from Egypt …

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South Korea Tightens Control on Steel Imports in Response to US Tariffs

South Korea plans to strengthen controls on metal imports to protect its producers from potential dumping in the domestic market, after US President Donald Trump moved forward with 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from around the world. South Korea, a major metals producer in Asia, refrained from taking any immediate retaliatory steps after …

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Japan warns of Trump tariffs’ impact on US relationship

Japan expressed “regret” over not being exempted from US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, which took effect today. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Wednesday that “the failure to exempt Japan from the additional tariffs is regrettable.” He warned that the move “threatens to have a significant impact on the economic …

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Australian Prime Minister: US tariffs on Australian steel are “completely unjustified”

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday, after failing to secure an exemption from the US tariffs on his country’s steel and aluminum exports, that the tariffs, which just took effect, are “completely unjustified.” After the White House dashed Australia’s hopes that its steel and aluminum exports to the United States would receive an exemption …

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US steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, Europe responds

US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, prompting retaliation from the European Union. The White House confirmed the tariffs, which will affect Canada, Australia, the European Union, and other countries, late Tuesday, but Trump clarified that he no longer plans to raise tariffs on metals imported from …

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Report: China’s HRC see increased domestic demand, lower exports

China’s hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is expected to find some balance in March, supported by recovering domestic demand and proactive production cuts, despite headwinds from a worsening trade environment globally caused by rising steel protectionism, Mysteel’s latest monthly report suggests. For March, China’s spot price of Q235B 4.75mm HRC in Shanghai under Mysteel’s assessment will …

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Mexico moves to resolve steel and aluminum crisis with the United States

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed during press statements on Friday that his country seeks to reach a new agreement with the United States regarding the steel and aluminum sectors, noting the importance of enhancing trade cooperation between the two countries to resolve outstanding issues in this area. Ebrard explained that meetings will be held …

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