<h1>India Proposes 20% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports to Protect Domestic Industry Amid Rising Imports from China, Russia, Ukraine.</h1> The Director General of Safeguards in India initiated an investigation into the increased imports of hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy steel in coils, which have been causing serious injury to domestic producers. The application for imposing a safeguard duty was filed by major Indian steel producers, who argued that the surge in imports from countries like China, Russia, and Ukraine has led to a decline in market share, profitability, and increased inventory for the domestic industry. The investigation revealed that imports rose significantly, causing financial losses and threatening further injury. Consequently, a provisional safeguard duty of 20% for 200 days is recommended to protect the domestic industry while the investigation continues.