U.S. Imposes Duties On Steel From China And Mexico After Investigation

The US Commerce Department has imposed duties on fabricated structural steel imports from China and Mexico due to findings of undercutting US manufacturers by pricing below fair market value. An investigation cleared Canada of violations. The findings are preliminary, with final determinations expected next year. Last year, these imports were valued at $1.5 billion.

What is the maximum duty imposed by the US on fabricated structural steel imports from China?

• 100%

• 141%

• 50%

• 31%

Which country was cleared of possible US dumping law violations?

• Mexico

• Canada

• China

• India

What is the nature of the findings from the Commerce Department's investigation?

• Already implemented

• Irrelevant to the case

• Preliminary and subject to change

• Final and conclusive

When is the US Commerce Department expected to release its final determinations?

• Later this year

• Next month

• In two years

• Early next year

What was the approximate value of structural steel imports from China and Mexico last year?

• $2 billion

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $1.5 billion