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【SMM Steel】Peru's Indecopi reported its AD probe on Chinese wire rod is in the final phase. A public hearing was held Feb 27, with the final decision due in March. The probe followed a complaint by local steelmaker Aceros Arequipa. Provisional duties of $64.6/ton were imposed in July 2025 but expired in Nov 2025 after four months. Products: 5.5-16 mm wire rods under HS codes 7213.20.00.00, etc.

【SMM Steel】A Mexican federal court voided the auction of assets belonging to AHMSA and its subsidiary Minosa, citing unmet legal requirements, including a $116m performance bond. The ruling aims to seek a better outcome for creditors, especially workers. A 20-business-day period was granted for a new plan to keep the company as a productive unit. AHMSA, Mexico's top steelmaker, has been in deep crisis since its 2024 bankruptcy. The government wants to ensure a fair recovery.

【SMM Steel】Kardemir joined Izmir's green transformation program, receiving its highest level of support. The six-month plan helps firms develop carbon reduction roadmaps via training, assessments, and consulting. Its Aliağa plant uses EAF tech with waste heat recovery. It also invested in wind, solar, and waste heat power, totaling 24.7 MW. Through the program, it will boost energy management and low-carbon strategies, planning to raise renewable capacity to 52.1 MW.