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SMA Lauds U.S. Trade Representative Nominee

Washington, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert Lighthizer to head the U.S. Trade Representative office.  Following the announcement, Steel Manufacturers Association President Philip K. Bell issued a statement:             “Robert Lighthizer is an excellent pick to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative, a position that is vitally important to 21st century steelmakers.  Mr. …

SMA Comments on Election Outcomes

Washington, D.C.  – The Steel Manufacturers Association (“SMA”) today released comments on the outcomes of the 2016 elections. SMA President Philip K. Bell stated: “The SMA has a long-standing tradition of operating in a bipartisan manner.  We are pleased that this contentious election season is now behind us.  We look forward to working with both …

SMA Lauds ITC Vote on Corrosion-Resistant Steel

Washington, D.C. – The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) lauded today’s United States International Trade Commission (ITC) vote on certain corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan.  Final antidumping and countervailing duties were upheld be a unanimous 6-0 affirmative vote. Steel Manufacturers Association President Philip K. Bell issued the following statement following the …

SMA Joins Manufacturers for Trade Enforcement Coalition

Washington, D.C. – The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) today announced that it has joined the Manufacturers for Trade Enforcement, a coalition that was recently established to oppose China’s potential designation as a market economy at the end of 2016. China has claimed that it should automatically be treated as a market economy in December 2016, …

SMA on preliminary antidumping duties on imports of corrosion resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan

Washington, D.C. – The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) commented on today’s announcement of preliminary antidumping duties on imports of corrosion resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan.  Chinese producers drew duties of 255.80 percent ; Indian producers face duties of 6.64 to 6.92 percent ; Italian producers were assessed rates of …