Here is a number that should alarm every steel buyer: over 100.
According to data from Chinaās Trade Remedy Information Network, in the first half of 2026 alone, more than 20 countries launched nearly 100 anti-dumping and countervailing investigations or rulings against Chinese steel products. And the pace is accelerating in July.
The past 30 days alone have seen:
Date | Action | Impact |
July 20 | Korea finalizes steel plate AD decision | Another Asian market locked down |
July 16 | South Africa launches AD probe on flat-rolled steel | Africa joins the tariff wave |
July 8 | Japan imposes provisional AD on stainless steel | Major Asian market closes |
July 6 | India extends steel pipe AD duties to Jan 2027 | Existing tariffs stay longer |
July 1 | EU/UK new safeguard rules take effect | 47-51% quota cuts, 50% over-quota tariffs |
The geography of trade barriers is now truly global:
Korea (28-33% on HRC + new steel plate duties), Japan (provisional AD on stainless), Vietnam (23-27% on HRC), Indonesia (17.55% on HRC)
EU (47% quota cut + 50% tariff), UK (51% quota cut + 50% tariff)
Australia (9-51% on flat-rolled steel)
South Africa (new AD probe on flat-rolled)
Brazil ($322-642/ton on CRC), US (50% Section 232 + 25% Section 301)
How CNB Group protects your supply:
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Real-time monitoring ā We track every investigation, ruling, and tariff change daily
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Multi-market coverage ā Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America ā we keep your options open
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Flexible product portfolio ā PPGI, GI, GL, aluminized, ZAM ā alternatives that may fit different tariff classifications
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Ready stock ā Our expanded inventory means we ship fast before new duties take effect
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Weekly trade alerts ā Every client gets our market update, so you always know whatās coming
The tariff storm is real and itās getting worse. But with CNB Group, you donāt have to weather it alone.
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