Pakistan firm fights SA duty
ITAC, which investigates and sets tariffs on imported products, is facing legal action by a Pakistani cement firm. South Africa’s four largest cement companies have been named as respondents.
Forging a new future
In unprecedented crisis in SA’s steel industry has led to a series of closed-door meetings in recent months, culminating in an unusual alliance of labour and business calling on government to adopt 10 “core collective demands” to prevent a tsunami of job losses in a key sector of the economy.
Downstream users reject steel import tariff plan
THE government’s bid to impose a 10% steel import tariff to stem the bleeding in the steel-making sector and potentially save thousands of jobs could take months to materialise as the final decision rests with the Treasury.
Evraz steel factory inspected as sector chases 10% tariff
International Trade Administration Commission officials on Monday conducted an on-site inspection at Evraz Highveld Steel’s Witbank operation in one of the first administrative hurdles the company has to fulfil to get a 10% import tariff it has asked for.
The decline and fall of South African steel
Considerable uncertainty hangs over SA’s steel industry after a majority of creditors approved extended business rescue proceedings for the country’s second-largest producer, Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium.
Tariff protection application by SA firms on the rise
TARIFF protection applications by local companies have increased significantly in the last eight years, signifying the extent of pressure faced from cheap imports, particularly from China.
Africa’s industry still in need of a buffer
Contrary to conventional wisdom that often attributes the success of western economies to laissez-faire and free-market policies, historical evidence shows that industrial, trade and technology policies were the main ingredient in their success.
Pakistan government to contest SA anti-dumping duties on cement
The Pakistan government is working on two options to challenge South African anti-dumping duties on Pakistani exports of cement. The first step will be to hold bilateral consultations with the South African government to resolve the anti-dumping duties favourably.
Call to increase security at ports to stop illegal export of scrap metal
INVESTIGATORS probing the lucrative cable and metal theft cartels in South Africa believe the illegal industry can be brought to its knees by increasing security at all ports of entry.
Stiff anti-dumping duties imposed on Pakistani cement
Provisional anti-dumping duties have been imposed on Portland cement originating in, or imported from, Pakistan effective since May 15.