Vietnam Steelmakers Challenge AD/CVD Determinations

Vietnam steelmakers are asking for government assistance in defending the industry from U.S. antidumping and countervailing investigations on galvanized and cold rolled steels. The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) has requested that the Ministry of Industry and Trade intervene, including filing a suit with the World Trade Organization to counter Department of Commerce actions that it believes are inconsistent with international trade laws.

Vietnam shipments of CORE and cold-rolled steel to the U.S. increased dramatically following a decision by Commerce to impose prohibitive AD/CVD measures on imports of the products from China. Vietnam producers say the increase in exports was a result of U.S. businesses looking for new suppliers.