The U.S. ITA has delayed a preliminary decision of sales-below-value of stainless steel flange exports from China and India to March 14 from January 23. That’s likely because the petitioners wish to see whether the forthcoming section 232 review of the industry – one of several areas the Trump administration can show decisive action on shortly – will implement a harsher response. In the meantime the usual story of rising imports following a trade case launch can be seen. Imports in the three months to November 30 rose 4% than the prior three months, including a 35% rise in shipments from...