Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on concrete reinforcing bars imported from Algeria, Egypt, and Vietnam, as well as an anti-dumping investigation on imports from Bulgaria, following a petition from the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its member companies [1] Summary by Category Investigations - The investigations involve products under U.S. Customs codes 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010 [1] - The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is expected to make a preliminary determination on material injury by July 21, 2025 [1] - If the ITC finds substantial injury or threat thereof, the Department of Commerce will continue its investigation, with preliminary countervailing duty determinations expected by August 28, 2025, and anti-dumping determinations by November 12, 2025 [1] Import Statistics - In 2024, the estimated import values of the investigated products from the respective countries are as follows: - Algeria: $50.2 million - Bulgaria: $66.24 million - Egypt: $110 million - Vietnam: $29.78 million [1]