Resonac Graphite Business Unit (RGBU) and Resonac Graphite Americas (RGA), together with other U.S. graphite electrode producers, have filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The petition requests an investigation into large diameter graphite electrodes (LDGE) imported from China and India.
The companies allege that foreign producers sell these products in the United States at unfairly low prices. They also believe some manufacturers benefit from government subsidies. As a result, these practices may harm the U.S. graphite electrode industry. For this petition, LDGE refers to graphite electrodes that exceed 425 millimeters (16.7 inches) in diameter.
“As a global leader in graphite solutions, we believe fair trade supports a resilient and competitive manufacturing base,” said Cesar Casteñira, President and CEO of Resonac Graphite Business Unit. “Therefore, we support a thorough and objective review by the Department of Commerce and the ITC. This review will help ensure market conditions reflect fair competition and allow U.S. producers to compete on a level playing field.”
Large diameter graphite electrodes play a vital role in electric arc furnace steelmaking and the broader U.S. metals sector. Moreover, Resonac Graphite Americas maintains significant manufacturing operations and a long-standing presence in American communities. The company emphasizes that transparent, rules-based trade enforcement protects domestic production, strengthens supply chains, and supports high-quality American jobs.
“American manufacturing depends on consistent and reliable access to competitively produced graphite electrodes,” said Daniel Duenas, President and CEO of Resonac Graphite Americas. “We believe this investigation represents an important step toward addressing unfair trade practices. In addition, it will help reinforce the long-term strength of U.S. steel and industrial markets.”
