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China, South Korea Resolve Steel Trade Dispute

2/28/2026

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  • China and South Korea settled a trade dispute over hot-rolled steel coils via a price-undertaking agreement.
  • The arrangement mirrors a prior European Union (EU) resolution on electric vehicles and lets exporters raise prices to avoid anti-dumping duties.
  • The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) supports the resolution, and the Ministry of Commerce of China praises the agreement for stability.