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SSINA issues letter to Ustr URGING Rapid Conclusion oF Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiationswithout further participation by Japan

(Washington, D.C., April 16, 2014) On behalf of the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (“SSINA”), counsel David A. Hartquist submitted a letter to the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), Michael B. Froman, urging USTR to swiftly conclude negotiations to establish the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement (“TPP”) without further participation by Japan. “This agreement, …

Chinese Underselling Seamless Stainless Steel Pipe and Tube

Washington, D.C.) (August __, 2013) — The Stainless Steel Tube Trade Advancement Committee (SSTTAC) has completed market research of Chinese trade practices in selling seamless stainless steel pipe and tube in the U.S. market. The data confirms substantial underselling of U.S. producers by Chinese companies. “Our research confirms that Chinese companies are underselling U.S. producers …

IMPORTS OF STAINLESS STEEL BAR UP SUBSTANTIALLY, SAYS SSINA

(Washington, D.C., July 30, 2013) – The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (“SSINA”) expressed growing concern over the substantial increase in imports of stainless steel bar. According to SSINA counsel David A. Hartquist, an international trade lawyer and a partner in the law firm of Kelley Drye & Warren, “Imports of stainless steel bar have reached …

Copper and Brass Fabricators Council Elects New Director

(Washington, D.C., June 12, 2013) – The Copper and Brass Fabricators Council, Inc. (“CBFC”) today announced the election of a new Director. Mr. William G. Toler, President of Olin Brass, Mill Products (A Subsidiary of Global Brass and Copper, Inc.), located in Louisville, Kentucky, was elected to the Board of Directors for his first term at the June …