Japan launches provisional anti-dumping duties on Korean, Chinese steel
( August 5, 2026, 02:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Finance said Tuesday that the country will impose provisional anti-dumping duties on hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip imported from South Korea and China after the regulators found that the products were imported at dumped prices, causing material injury to the domestic industry. Duties ranging from 29.2 percent to 55.3 percent will apply from Aug. 8 through Dec. 7, 2026. Statement is attached....
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