Japan Imposes AD on Hot-Dipped Steel Wire From South Korea, China

Japan imposed antidumping duties on hot-dipped galvanized steel wire from South Korea and China, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced Dec. 2. Following an investigation that began in June 2021, METI and the Ministry of Finance found duties were needed to protect the domestic industry in Japan. The duties range from 9.8% to 41.7%, and are in effect Dec. 8, 2022, to Dec. 7, 2027.