According to reports, the European Union will impose temporary anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled stainless steel products imported from mainland China, Taiwan and Indonesia from April 12, 2020. The duty rates from 6.2% to 7.% for Taiwan, and duty rates for China and Indonesia are between 17% and 17.4%.

On August 12, 2019, the European Commission issued an announcement deciding to launch an anti-dumping investigation on hot-rolled stainless steel coils originating in China, Indonesia and Taiwan.