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Tariffs, Trade & Tenacity: Holding the Line for Local Stainless Steel
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This issue opens with one of the most pressing matters facing our sector: the question of tariffs . As reflected in the results of our 2025 member survey, the message from across the stainless steel value chain was clear. Our members are not in favour of broad, blanket tariffs on imported stainless steel products, but they do support carefully considered, targeted protection against goods that are dumped, subsidised, or simply don’t meet acceptable quality standards. At Sassda, we take this guidance seriously. As I shared during our recent webinar discussions, our members are not against protection, but they are calling for smarter, more strategic interventions rooted in fairness, facts, and sustainability. Our responsibility now is to engage actively with trade authorities such as the dtic and ITAC, using data and market intelligence to act where needed but always with the full value chain in mind, from major producers to downstream fabricators and end-users. Welcome to the third edition of the Sassda Stainless Steel Magazine for 2025. A timely and insightful snapshot of where our industry stands today and the direction we’re taking together.
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Issue 3 – 2025
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