U.S. officials have kept in place the existing restrictions on imports of silicomanganese from China and Ukraine, a stance confirmed by the press service of the U.S. Federal International Trade Commission. Silicomanganese, a silicon and manganese alloy used in steelmaking, remains a focal point for measures meant to shield domestic producers. The decision reflects concerns about market balance and the risk of injury to steelmakers who rely on steady supply. The confirmation was echoed by the Russian news agency TASS, which relayed the commission’s statement. [Source: U.S. ITC press service] [Source: TASS]
Washington argues that lifting the restrictions could enable continued or renewed dumping of silicomanganese into the American market, worsening harm to domestic producers and potentially raising costs for downstream manufacturers. The stance underscores the ongoing effort to prevent price suppression that could erode investment, jobs, and the stability of the steel supply chain. [Source: ITC assessment briefing]
The International Trade Commission has set anti-dumping margins of 150% for all silicomanganese suppliers from China and 163% from Ukraine, a move seen as aimed at restoring price parity for U.S. mills amid the ongoing review. The margins reflect findings of injury to domestic producers and signal a continued effort to curb unfair pricing in the market. [Source: ITC decision notice]
On October 2, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization asking it to review Canada’s measures that Beijing sees as restricting Chinese goods. The filing illustrates how trade disputes extend beyond a single product and country, affecting broader policy dynamics in North America and beyond. [Source: Chinese Ministry of Commerce/WTO filing]
On September 27, Elon Musk, the prominent entrepreneur, stated that China has surpassed the United States in production capacity. The remark came amid broader discussions about global supply chains, manufacturing leadership, and the evolving balance of power in tech-driven industries. [Source: Musk remarks]
Earlier reports note that the United States is weighing limits on software from Russia and China for connected vehicles, part of a wider debate on cybersecurity, supply chain resilience, and national security in a technology-enabled transport ecosystem. [Source: US policy coverage]