U.S. Pipe Producers Plead For China Trade Restraints
Imports of pipe and tube into the U.S. from China have exploded from 128,000
tons in 2002 to 2.2 million tons in 2006. It is estimated that imports may
reach 3 million tons in 2007.
“There has never been a more appropriate time than now for Congress to take the
first step to develop a sound and effective trade policy that will ensure that
companies like Wheatland and others in the domestic steel industry can compete
in this challenging environment,” said Lauzon. “This industry is world class
and we have made the investments and also taken the steps to consolidate to
ensure our future, but we need to be able to use the trade laws to challenge
unfair trade and trade distorting practices,” he added.