Along with other Canadian steel producers, ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada is monitoring steel imports into the country to ensure they are made with respect to international trade rules and without harm to the Canadian steel industry.

We are welcoming the fact that on December 4, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has self-initiated an investigation respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar from Oman and Russia.

The information currently before the CBSA indicates that there is evidence that the goods have been dumped and that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the Canadian industry.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will now conduct a preliminary inquiry into the question of injury to the Canadian industry. The CITT will make a decision within 60 days of the date of initiation. While the CITT is examining the question of injury, the CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and will make a preliminary decision within 90 days.

While the conclusions of the investigation are unknown at this stage, the fact that it was initiated quickly by the Canadian government demonstrates that the pressure to increase the level of protection for our industry is bearing fruit. Our teams are contributing to this case and other alleged dumping cases in order to protect our activities, our jobs and our industry.

For other details, please read the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) press release.