Miss. Senators Praise ITC Decision to Protect U.S. Steel Producers

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U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today praised a decision that will benefit U.S. steel producers in Mississippi and other states by allowing the United States to act against the unfair surge in imported steel reinforcing bar or "rebar."

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Tuesday reached a unanimous determination that rebar imports from Mexico and Turkey are unlawfully threatening or damaging the U.S. rebar industry. The decision, supported by Cochran and Wicker, clears the way for the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose antidumping duties against Mexican and Turkish rebar.

"American steel workers and manufacturers can compete with workers anywhere in the world, but a level playing field is required. I am pleased with this decision that will create more opportunity for U.S. rebar producers to succeed," Cochran said.

"I commend the Commission for reaching this unanimous decision on behalf of fairness for American steel workers," Wicker said. "This judgment marks an important milestone in the fight to keep the U.S. steel industry competitive globally. Moving forward, I will continue to urge the federal government to support trade policies that promote and protect our companies and workers."

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