Canadian Steel Producers Seek Relief from ForeignCompetition
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced onApril 23, 2025, that it has launched a preliminary injury inquiry into allegeddumping of carbon or alloy steel wire from ten countries. The investigationfollows formal complaints filed by two major Canadian steel producers: SivacoWire Group 2004 L.P. of Marieville, Quebec, and ArcelorMittal Long ProductsCanada G.P. of Contrecoeur, Quebec.
The companies claim they have suffered material injury dueto unfairly priced imports flooding the Canadian market. Carbon and alloy steelwire products are essential inputs for various manufacturing sectors, includingautomotive, construction, and industrial applications. These products typicallyundergo further processing into items such as screws, nails, springs, andfencing materials.
Multi-Country Investigation Targets Global Steel Exporters
The scope of the investigation is notably broad, targetingsteel wire from ten countries across Asia and Europe: the People's Republic ofChina, Taiwan (officially referred to as "the Separate Customs Territoryof Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu"), India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal,Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam.
Procedural Timeline Established for Multi-StageInvestigation
The CITT has outlined a clear timeline for itsinvestigation process. By June 19, 2025, the Tribunal will determine whetherthere is a "reasonable indication" that the alleged dumping hascaused injury or retardation to the Canadian industry or threatens to causeinjury, as defined under the Special Import Measures Act.
If the CITT makes a positive preliminary determination, theCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will continue its parallel investigationand issue a preliminary determination by July 21, 2025. Should this preliminarydetermination confirm dumping has occurred, the CBSA will proceed with itsinvestigation while the Tribunal simultaneously initiates a final injuryinquiry.
Who's Involved?
The complainants in this case represent significant playersin Canada's steel industry. Sivaco Wire Group 2004 L.P., based in Marieville,Quebec, specializes in producing drawn wire products for various industrialapplications. The company operates multiple facilities in Quebec and haspositioned itself as a key supplier to Canadian manufacturing sectors.
ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada G.P., a subsidiary ofglobal steel giant ArcelorMittal, operates steel production facilities inContrecoeur, Quebec. The company produces a range of long steel products,including wire rod that serves as the input material for drawn wire.ArcelorMittal is one of the world's largest steel producers, with operationsacross multiple continents.
Key Takeaways:
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated apreliminary injury inquiry into alleged dumping of carbon or alloy steel wirefrom 10 countries including China, India, Italy, and Vietnam
• Sivaco Wire Group and ArcelorMittal Long Products Canadafiled the complaint, claiming material injury from unfairly priced imports
• The Tribunal will determine by June 19, 2025, if there'sreasonable indication of injury, with the CBSA potentially making a preliminarydumping determination by July 21
• The investigation targets a diverse group of exportersacross Asia and Europe, suggesting Canadian producers face competitive pressurefrom multiple global sources
• Steel wire products are essential inputs formanufacturing sectors including automotive, construction, and industrialapplications
• This case adds to the growing list of trade remedyactions in the global steel sector, reflecting ongoing tensions over faircompetition and market access
