[Colombia launches anti-dumping investigation against Chinese L-shaped and U-shaped steel profiles] October 28th, according to the China Trade Remedy Information Network, on October 19, 2026, the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism issued Announcement No. 695 in the official gazette. In response to the application of Colombian manufacturers DIACO S.A and TERNIUM COLOMBIA S.A.S., L-shaped and U-shaped steel profiles originating in China and Turkey [Spanish: profiles de hierro o acero, aleados o sin alear, en L y en U, simplemente laminados oextruidos en caliente, de altura menor o iqual a 101.60 mm (4 pulqadas)] to initiate an anti-dumping investigation. The dumping investigation period in this case is from June 29, 2025 to June 28, 2026. The products involved are alloy or non-alloy iron and steel L-shaped and U-shaped profiles, which are only processed by hot rolling or hot extrusion, with a height of ≤101.60 mm (4 inches), involving products under Colombian tax numbers 7216.10.00.00, 7216.21.00.00, 7216.31.00.00, 7216.40.00.00, and 7228.70.00.00. The announcement shall take effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.