Japan Kicks Off Antidumping Investigation Into Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Wire From China and Korea

An investigation will be conducted into the alleged dumping of hot-dipped galvanized steel wire from China and South Korea into the Japanese market, the nation's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced in a June 14 news release. Following a petition from Nichia Steel Works, NS Hokkai Seisen Co., Galvart Japan Co. and Wire Techno, the ministries determined an investigation was warranted, and will conclude it within a year of the announcement. The two ministries will conduct the investigation.