The US steel imports have decreased

The US steel imports in March were around 2.45 million tons, decreasing by approximately 13% compared to the same period of the previous year.

HRC, CRC and HDG imports have decreased

The import of hot-rolled coils decreased by approximately 40% on an annual basis, reaching around 146,000 tons. The import of hot-dip galvanized coils also decreased by around 42% on an annual basis, reaching approximately 167,000 tons. Meanwhile, the import of cold-rolled coils decreased by around 42% on an annual basis, reaching 91,000 tons.

The decrease in imports also affected rebar and wire rod

"The import of rebar decreased by approximately 42% on an annual basis, reaching 85,000 tons. Similarly, the import of wire rod decreased by approximately 73% on an annual basis, reaching 45,000 ton.