This decision allows the Canada Border Services Agency to continue its investigation into the alleged dumping, with a preliminary determination expected by July 21, 2025.
In a significant move for Canada's manufacturing sector, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) announced today that there is a reasonable indication of injury to the domestic industry due to the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire originating from a wide array of countries. The affected nations include China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam.
The Tribunal’s determination follows an inquiry conducted under the authority of the Special Import Measures Act, initiated after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched its own investigation into the alleged dumping. This finding by the CITT is a crucial step that permits the CBSA to proceed with its in-depth investigation. The CBSA is now expected to issue its preliminary determination in the case by July 21, 2025, which could potentially lead to the imposition of provisional duties on imports from the named countries.
The concept of "dumping" refers to the practice where goods are exported to another country at a price lower than their normal value in the exporting country, or at a price lower than the cost of production. When such practices cause material injury, or threaten to cause material injury, to a domestic industry, countries can implement anti-dumping measures. The CITT's finding of a "reasonable indication of injury" suggests that Canadian producers of carbon or alloy steel wire have likely suffered adverse effects, such as lost sales, reduced market share, price erosion, or financial hardship, as a direct consequence of these allegedly dumped imports.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal operates as an independent, quasi-judicial body, playing a pivotal role in Canada's trade remedy system. It reports directly to Parliament through the Minister of Finance, ensuring its autonomy and impartiality in trade dispute resolutions. Beyond inquiries into dumped and subsidized imports, the CITT also adjudicates safeguard complaints, addresses grievances related to federal government procurement, and hears appeals concerning customs and excise tax rulings. Furthermore, it provides expert advice to the federal government on diverse economic, trade, and tariff matters when requested, solidifying its position as a key institution in Canada’s economic framework.
The continuation of the CBSA investigation and the impending preliminary determination on July 21, 2025, will be closely watched by stakeholders in the steel industry, both domestically and internationally.
