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(THE GIST OF PIB) Directorate General of Trade Remedies
(THE GIST OF PIB) Directorate General of Trade Remedies
(MARCH-2025)
Directorate General of Trade Remedies
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Trade Ministry Recommends 12% Duty on Steel Imports Amid ‘Trade Diversion’ Concerns
About Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR):
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Established: May 17, 2018 (formerly Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties)
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Nodal Ministry: Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Purpose: Acts as India’s anti-dumping watchdog, ensuring a level playing field for domestic industries against unfair trade practices like dumping, subsidization, and import surges
Functions of DGTR:
- Conducts anti-dumping investigations and makes recommendations to the Government of India (GoI)
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Handles anti-subsidy (Countervailing Duty - CVD) investigations and advises the GoI
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Examines safeguard measures to protect Indian industries
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Manages litigation in CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India
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Engages with WTO on trade-related matters
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Conducts outreach programs to spread awareness of trade remedies
Reasons for the Proposed 12% Steel Import Duty:
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Global Trade Restrictions: The US imposed a 25% additional tariff on steel imports (effective March 12, 2025), revoking earlier exemptions.
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129 trade remedy measures have been adopted by the EU, Canada, the UK, and other countries.
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This has led to excess steel being diverted to India, threatening domestic producers.
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