Trade commission protects legacy steel giant from competitive imports – The Mail & Guardian

Trade commission protects legacy steel giant from competitive imports – The Mail & Guardian

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has imposed a 9% tariff on imported hot-rolled steel to protect domestic producers, in particular the legacy steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (Amsa). The decision follows an application by the South African Iron and Steel Institute (Saisi) on behalf of Amsa for remedial action. The tariff applies to all countries except listed developing countries which collectively ac…