EU investigates anti-dumping of steel imported from Vietnam

(Dan Tri) - The European Commission decided to conduct an anti-dumping investigation on some cold-rolled steel products originating from 5 countries and territories, including Vietnam.

Information from the Department of Trade Defense ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ) said that the European Commission (EC) has just issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation into some cold-rolled steel products originating from India, Japan, Taiwan (China), Turkey and Vietnam.

The products under investigation are cold-rolled steel coils, excluding stainless steel, galvanized steel and color-coated steel. The anti-dumping investigation period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, and the injury review period is from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025.

The case is expected to be concluded within 1 year from the date of issuance, which can be extended but not more than 14 months.

In the notice of initiation of investigation, the EC provided details related to the requesting party, the goods under investigation, the dumping allegations, damages, the allegations of input material price intervention, the investigation procedure and related deadlines...

The Trade Defense Department recommends that the Vietnam Steel Association and enterprises producing and exporting investigated goods carefully study information and documents, and fully cooperate with the EC to provide information and documents in accordance with the prescribed format and time limit.

Cold rolled steel is a material in many manufacturing industries (Photo: Stavianmetal).

Cold-rolled steel is an essential material in many industries such as automotive, electronics and construction. Dumping not only affects steelmakers but also threatens the stability of European industrial supply chains, according to the regulator.

If the investigation results confirm dumping, the European Union (EU) may impose additional import duties to protect the domestic steel industry. However, this also poses a challenge for businesses using steel as an input material, as production costs can increase significantly.

The countries under investigation are likely to respond with legal or trade measures, increasing tensions in economic relations with the EU.

In the context of the widespread trend of trade protectionism, the Trade Remedies Authority believes that this investigation is not only a technical issue but also a strategic one. It demonstrates the EU's efforts to maintain domestic production capacity, protect jobs and ensure fairness in international trade.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/eu-dieu-tra-chong-ban-pha-gia-mot-loai-thep-nhap-tu-viet-nam-20250920181129602.htm