Global oil and gas company assessing the likelihood of a successful appeal against anti-dumping duties, and alternative duty-free import remedies, concerning a potential investment in a BC LNG plant

As a potential investor evaluated its stake in a British Columbia LNG plant, it faced the challenge of high anti-dumping duties on essential fabricated structural steel units. Following a CITT ruling against imported dumped units harming Canadian industry—a finding currently under Federal Court review—the client sought legal insight on the success odds of an appeal. Additionally, the client requested an evaluation of alternative remedies to import the units without the burden of duties. This critical legal advice informed decisions at an upcoming shareholder meeting regarding the viability of the investment in the BC LNG project.