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International trade · 29/08/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Steel Industry Faces Potential Shortage of Blast Furnace Coke from China and Japan

Summary

The US steel industry is facing a potential shortage of blast furnace coke, a crucial material used in steel production, due to increased demand from China and Japan. The shortage is expected to impact US steel manufacturers, particularly those relying on imported coke from these countries.

Original source language: Federal Register — International Trade CommissionOpen original release →

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