🌍 98 Trade Cases in H1 2026 – And July Just Added Japan, South Africa & Korea. CNB Group Keeps Your Steel Moving.

The numbers are staggering. According to data from China‘s Trade Remedy Information Network, in the first half of 2026 alone, more than 20 countries launched 98 anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard investigations or rulings against Chinese steel products.

And July is proving to be even more intense.

 Japan (63–69% on GI), Korea (28–33% on HRC + new tin plate probe), Vietnam (23–27% on HRC), Indonesia (17.5% on HRC)

 EU (47% quota cut + 50% over-quota tariff), UK (51% quota cut + 50% tariff)

 Australia (9–51% on flat-rolled steel)

 South Africa (AD + safeguard on cold-rolled flat products)

 Brazil ($323–$642/ton on CRC + new pipe probe), US (50% Section 232 + 25% Section 301)

Every new trade case adds cost, complexity, and uncertainty to your supply chain. A product that was tariff-free yesterday could face a 30% duty tomorrow. A market that was viable last quarter could be closed next quarter.

✅ Real-time monitoring – We track every investigation, ruling, and tariff change daily

✅ Multi-market coverage – Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America – we keep your options open

✅ Flexible product portfolio – PPGI, GI, GL, aluminized, ZAM – alternatives that may fit different tariff classifications

✅ Ready stock – Our expanded inventory means we ship fast before new duties take effect

✅ Weekly trade alerts – Every client gets our market update, so you always know what‘s coming

The tariff storm is real and it’s getting worse. But with CNB Group, you don‘t have to weather it alone.

📩 Contact us today. Let’s talk about your next shipment – and how to keep it moving.