Meanwhile, coated free sheet prices remained flat in January m/m, Wilde reports, with No.3 60-lb rolls at $900 - $925/ton and No.3 50-lb rolls at the $960 - $1,000/ton range. However, action on the Asian trade dispute appears to be delayed. "We've also received reports that Asian producers may setup on-shore sheeting operations to get around any restrictions on importation of CFS. December shipment data show signs of improvement (+10.1% y/y). Much of this gain is due to a "lapping" of weak numbers from the fourth quarter of 2008, Wilde explains.

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