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The China Iron and Steel Association's cornerstone plan will also further ensure domestic energy security.

In 2021, US imports of HRC totaled 3.4mnt, with CRC imports at 1.71mn t and HDG imports at 2.69mn t.

Efforts should also be made to ensure stable supplies and prices, he said.

US hot rolled coil (HRC) prices took their largest fall today since the beginning of February as mills continued to lower prices and buyers pushed for steeper discounts.