The U.S. ITC will continue with investigations into exports of steel toolboxes and chests from China and Vietnam, with a decision on duties due by September 18. The case is unusual in being focussed on consumer goods rather than raw materials. It may fit though with a desire, expressed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, to extend the “section 232” review of the steel industry to include downstream products. That may focus more on immediate derivatives like flanges and fittings rather than manufactured products. Panjiva data shows this case was likely unexpected by shippers. Imports of...