IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting:

STEEL STRAPPING

PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF INJURY

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether there is evidence that discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping of steel strapping, of carbon or alloy steel, with or without seals, whether or not in coils, whether or not punched, whether or not waxed, regardless of surface finish (including whether or not coated, painted, galvanized or “blued”), with a nominal width of 9.5 mm (3/8”) to 50.8 mm (2”) inclusive, and a nominal thickness of 0.38 mm (0.015”) to 1.12 mm (0.044”) inclusive (with all dimensions being plus or minus allowable tolerances), originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Korea, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods, originating in or exported from China (the subject goods), have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury, as these words are defined in SIMA.

This preliminary injury inquiry follows the notification, on May 12, 2025, that the President of the Canada Border Services Agency had initiated investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods.

Pursuant to subsection 37.1(1) of SIMA, the Tribunal determines that there is evidence disclosing a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.

The statement of reasons will be issued within 15 days.