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Tin Mill Product Case
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Oct. 28, 1999
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Weirton Steel, the largest
U.S. producer of tin mill products (TMP), files legal action with the
U.S. government against Japan for allegedly violating federal trade
law. Joining Weirton Steel as co-petitioners are its Independent
Steelworkers Union and the United Steelworkers of America. The
complainants contend that Japan "dumped" (sold at illegal
prices) TMP in American markets during 1998 and most of 1999. Weirton
Steel maintains a 22 percent share of the TMP market and its tin
operations account for 40 percent of its revenues. The U.S.
International Trade Commission will determine if injury exists and, if
so, will send the case to the U.S. Department of Commerce for further
investigation.
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Dec. 13, 1999
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The ITC unanimously ruled that evidence exists that illegally priced
TMP from Japan has damaged the U.S. steel industry. The vote paves the
way for the Commerce Department to review the case in order to determine
preliminary tariffs to be assessed against Japan’s TMP imports. A
final decision is expected in the spring on whether tariffs should be
made permanent.
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| April 7, 2000 |
The Commerce Department set
preliminary anti-dumping duties of 95 percent on Japanese imports of tin
plate and tin-free steel. The final dumping determination will be made
in mid-June.
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| June 20, 2000 |
The Commerce Department makes a
final determination to impose anti-dumping margins at 95 percent against
Japanese producers of TMP. The ruling sets the stage for the ITC to
determine whether the duties will be implemented for a five-year period,
virtually stopping the flow of TMP from Japan.
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June 30, 2000
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The ITC holds its final hearing
on the TMP case. Among those testifying are Weirton Steel CEO Richard
Riederer; U.S. Sens. Robert Byrd and Jay Rockefeller, both D-W.Va.; Sen.
Mike DeWine, R-Ohio; Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va.; Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio;
Rep. Frank Mascara, D-Pa.; George Becker, president of the United
Steelworkers of America; and Mark Glyptis, president of the Independent
Steelworkers Union. Other congressmen and state governors send letters
on behalf of the domestic steel industry. The ITC is expected to
announce its decision in early August.
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Aug. 2, 2000
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The ITC votes 4-2 to affix
duties for the next five years on dumped tinplate imports from Japan.
The duties will drastically reduce Japanese TMP in U.S. markets. Weirton
Steel officials said the ruling was crucial for the company’s
long-term viability and underscores the steel industry’s call for
strong enforcement of trade laws.
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