The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has been directed to inquire into and report on the importation of the following seven classes of goods: (1) energy tubular; (2) heavy plate; (3) hot-rolled sheet; (4) pre-painted steel; (5) concrete reinforcing bar; (6) wire rod; and (7) stainless steel wire.
A full description of each class of goods is in the Schedule of the Order Referring to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, for Inquiry into and Reporting on, the Matter of the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (Order in Council), which may be found is available at the following link.
The purpose of this inquiry is to determine whether any of the above-mentioned goods are being imported into Canada in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to be a principal cause of serious injury or threat thereof to Canadian producers of like or directly competitive goods.
This Notice of commencement of Safeguard Inquiry is available in its entirety on the CITT website.