· Date: September 1, 2026
· ​Overview: The European Commission officially announced its decision to initiate the third anti-dumping sunset review concerning imports of certain pre- and post-stressing wires and wire strands of non-alloy steel (PSC wires and strands) originating in China.
· ​Key Details:
o ​Initiation Request: The review was launched following an application submitted on June 1, 2026, by the European Steel Association (ESIS).
o ​Investigation Period: The investigation period for dumping covers from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, while the injury assessment period spans from 2021 through the end of 2024.
o ​Implications: The European authorities will evaluate whether the expiry of the current anti-dumping measures is likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of injury to the domestic EU industry.