AMSA seeks import protection on hot-rolled coil and heavy beams

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has submitted two separate applications to the International Trade and Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) requesting import protection on hot-rolled coil (HRC) and heavy structural beams respectively. The HRC application seeks to extend an 8% safeguard duty already in place beyond its August 2020 expiry date.