US long products imports remained low at about 270,000 short tons in July, as reported by SIMA import licenses. May and June imports were similarly low (242,000 tons and 269,000 tons respectively) compared to peak 2008 levels of 440,000 tons in April. The April peak was due to rebar and wire rod imports that were about double levels in March, May, June and July.
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