U.S. Continues Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Steel Wire Mesh from Mexico
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that it will continue the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on standard steel welded wire mesh imported from Mexico. This decision comes after careful investigation and a series of reviews.
On September 21, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) made its final determination about these orders. Both the Department of Commerce and the ITC agreed that canceling them would likely lead to the continuation of unfair pricing practices and subsidies. It could also result in harm to U.S. industries focused on making similar products.
The orders first came into effect on April 12 and August 9, 2021. They were set up to protect U.S. businesses from foreign companies selling products at unfairly low prices or receiving unfair support from foreign governments.
The wire mesh in question is made of smooth or deformed wire. It is used in making concrete and is made by welding wires together in square or rectangular grids. These grids have specific sizes for their wires and spacings.
The ITC found that if these orders were canceled, Mexico might continue its past unfair practices. This could hurt American companies by putting them at an unfair disadvantage in the marketplace.
Therefore, wire mesh from Mexico will keep having duties added to it. This means that companies will need to pay extra fees when they bring the product into the United States. The aim of these fees is to make market conditions fair.
The Department of Commerce plans to check on these orders again in five years. They will make sure the extra fees are still needed to keep the market fair for U.S. producers.
The ongoing duties will be in effect starting September 23, 2026. This decision ensures that U.S. companies can compete on a more level playing field with foreign manufacturers.
Commerce has reminded all parties involved about the rules to protect private information during these proceedings. This rules-making process is essential to maintaining professional and lawful oversight of trade practices.
In summary, the continuation of these orders is part of the U.S. government’s effort to support fair trade and protect local industries from unfair competition due to dumping and improper subsidies by other countries.
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