Latin America Warns of Growing Dependence on Imported Steel Under Chinese Pressure
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Mexico City, Nov 11 (EFE).- The Latin American steel industry warned this Wednesday that imports represent more than four (43%) of every 10 tons of steel consumed in the region, in a scenario of growing international competition that threatens its production, especially by China, and demands greater trade defense measures. Meanwhile, Latin America warns of a growing dependence on imported steel under Chinese pressure was first published in HolaN…
The CEO of Gerdau, Gustavo Werneck, said that the commercial defense follows as the most important front of action for the coming periods from the point of view of the agenda for the competitiveness of steel in Latin America. For him, however, the theme cannot prevent other matters that affect the sector from being discussed. The world has rules to be followed. The way China is producing and selling steel is not legitimate, he said during the pa…
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