šŸŒ 100+ Trade Cases and Counting – CNB Group Keeps Your Steel Moving Through the Storm

Created on 07.23
Here is a number that should alarm every steel buyer: over 100.
Over 100 anti-dumping trade cases against Chinese steel products worldwide - global trade barrier visualization
According to data from Chinaā€˜s 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
World map showing global steel trade barriers across Asia Europe Africa Oceania and Americas - trade tariff geography
The geography of trade barriers is now truly global:
  • Asia:
 Korea (28-33% on HRC + new steel plate duties), Japan (provisional AD on stainless), Vietnam (23-27% on HRC), Indonesia (17.55% on HRC)
  • Europe:
 EU (47% quota cut + 50% tariff), UK (51% quota cut + 50% tariff)
  • Oceania:
 Australia (9-51% on flat-rolled steel)
  • Africa:
 South Africa (new AD probe on flat-rolled)
  • Americas:
 Brazil ($322-642/ton on CRC), US (50% Section 232 + 25% Section 301)
CNB Group steel supply chain protection through global trade storm - cargo ship with steel coils
How CNB Group protects your supply:
āœ… Real-time monitoring ā€“ We track every investigation, ruling, and tariff change daily
āœ… Multi-market coverage ā€“ Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America – we keep your options open
āœ… Flexible product portfolio ā€“ PPGI, GI, GL, aluminized, ZAM – alternatives that may fit different tariff classifications
āœ… Ready stock ā€“ Our expanded inventory means we ship fast before new duties take effect
āœ… Weekly trade alerts ā€“ Every client gets our market update, so you always know whatā€˜s coming
The tariff storm is real and it’s getting worse. But with CNB Group, you donā€˜t have to weather it alone.
šŸ“© Contact us today. Let’s talk about your next shipment – and how to keep it moving.
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