Imports of cold-rolled steel products, particularly from China, are hurting South African producers, initial findings from the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) showed on Monday. This could pave the way for import duties. At the request of steel maker ArcelorMittal SA, Itac in July launched an investigation into whether to impose safeguard duties on imports of cold-rolled steel from a number of countries including China. SA had previously said it was considering imposing emergency tariffs on some iron and steel imports in a filing to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Reuters
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