U.S. Commerce Department Finds Subsidies on Steel Wire Rod from Algeria
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a notice about a new investigation. This investigation is about carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Algeria. The department found that subsidies were given to producers and exporters in Algeria.
The period they looked at was from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
The department wants people who are interested to comment on this. You can find more details about the investigation in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. The product they are looking at is a type of steel called wire rod.
No changes have been made to the scope of what is being investigated. This scope was announced on May 1, 2026, and was made clear at that time.
The Department of Commerce has found that subsidies are being given by the Algerian government. These subsidies help Algerian companies by giving them financial support. This gives the Algerian companies an unfair advantage.
The final rates for the subsidies are very high, at 73.33%. This applies to one company named SPA Algerian Qatar Steel. It also applies to all other companies involved.
Until more is found out, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will hold back imports of these steel rods from Algeria. They will wait until the date of this report, published today, before making any decisions.
If someone wants to comment or ask for a hearing, they have 30 days to do so.
Officials will not verify anything more due to the lack of cooperation from Algeria.
Importantly, there is no need for any injury determination. This is because Algeria doesn’t have a subsidies agreement with the U.S.
Public comments are welcome. Interested people can write about their opinions on this within the next 30 days. If someone wants a hearing, they must ask for it by following the rules in the notice.
This news affects steel producers and the economy of both Algeria and the United States.
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