The reduction in supply was the catalyst, as rebar prices in the United States increased by more than a fifth during 2025, ending the year at the...
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New import duties lead to higher prices for products of Indian factories
Steel buyers in India have questioned whether the market will be able to withstand rising costs after domestic producers raised their prices in...
China tightens export controls with new licensing regime
Chinese market participants have become unsure about the impact of the recently announced export licensing system introduced by the Chinese Ministry...
EU steel buyers prepare for CBAM price volatility
The European Commission has unveiled plans to expand the scope of CBAM before publishing preliminary emissions data, which are key to calculating...
CBAM clarification raises importers' cost expectations
EU steel importers have expressed concern that CBAM will lead to significantly higher costs than previously anticipated....
The flagship energy cost reduction scheme for British steel companies
Steel producers and manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom can reduce their energy costs by up to 47% under a new scheme designed to reduce some...
Podcast: MEPs talk about the main trends in the steel industry for 2025
The panelists in the MEPs' latest podcast, "Talking about Steel," described how the main trends in the steel industry in 2025 have...
Podcast: The U.</p><p>S. steel market is experiencing supply difficulties
Supply restrictions caused by Section 232 import tariffs in the United States are supporting long products prices, according to the MEP's latest...
The Managing Director of the European Parliament celebrates his victory in the Leadership nomination
Family values enabled the Managing Director of MEPS International to receive the highest leadership award at this year's Yorkshire and...
The report suggests "pragmatic" changes to the EU plan to protect steel trade
The draft report on the European Commission's proposed replacement of protective measures for steel imports recommends a number of amendments....
Key conclusions of MEPS following the results of the exhibition "The World of stainless steel 2025"
Steelmakers' optimism about rising prices, continued confusion over the EU CBAM, and concerns about the impact of new trade protection measures...
Pressure on steel supplies to China remains despite falling production
Global crude steel production decreased by 2.1% in the first 10 months of 2025, but downward price pressures caused by excess production capacity...
Webinar to discuss the European Parliament's 5-year steel price forecast
Buyers of the MEP's report "Steel Price Forecast up to 2025" will be able to communicate with its creators at a special real-time...
Reduction of production due to fires supports steel prices in the EU
Fires at factories led to a series of forced production shutdowns in October, leading to supply cuts that could contribute to higher European steel...
MEPs are considering the draft CBAM EU steel quality standards
In the draft version of the European Commission document, proposed baseline values have been published to help importers determine the cost of...
Meet the team of MEPs at the World Stainless Steel Exhibition
Participants of the Stainless Steel World Conference and Exhibition 2025, which will take place this week, are invited to discuss the latest steel...
The growth of the construction sector has a limited impact on steel prices in Spain
Spain's position as one of the fastest growing economies in Europe is not fully reflected in steel prices, despite strong growth in the...
Podcast: Exploring EU proposals to protect steel trade
The new podcast of MEPs "Talking about Steel" is dedicated to the consequences of the European Commission's plans to replace existing...
Review of global steel production and production capacities conducted by MEPs
SSAB and Metinvest's plans for green metallurgy are presented in this month's MEPS Steel Production and Production Capacity Survey....
The market reflects on the EU's tough trade protection proposal
According to manufacturers, subdued demand for stainless steel and low prices may affect the EU market for another four to five months, unless the...
U.S. Car Suppliers will Feel the Impact of Policy Changes
Steel suppliers to the United States automotive sector can benefit from stable or growing demand in 2026, despite declining demand for electric...
Analysis: understanding the EU's proposal to protect steel
The European Commission has unveiled sweeping reforms designed to protect the European steel industry from global overcapacity, paving the way for...
Processing industries are questioning the EU's commitment to protecting steel producers
Industry associations and market participants fear that the replacement of import safeguards proposed by the European Commission could cause lasting...
The EU’US agreement places a "huge burden" on the steel sector
The unchanged 50% duties on steel and 15% duties on metal-thermal products shipped to the United States mean that the new EU-US trade agreement will...
US tariffs will reduce European automakers' demand for steel
Suppliers in Europe's automotive sector fear lower demand for steel as a result of the 25 percent import duties imposed by the United States on...
Fitch Ratings predicts further rise in metal prices due to global geopolitical tensions
Geopolitical risks and growing investor concerns about inflation and sovereign debt should support prices in the short and medium term....
Will the "Clean Industrial Deal" benefit European stainless steel producers?
European stainless steel producers hope to benefit from the new clean industrial production agreement presented by the European Commission on...
MEPS Review of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Global Steel Sector
The purchase of Universal Stainless by Aperam, the change of ownership at Calvert and the sale of Bahru Stainless by Acerinox are featured in MEPS...
China's recession will slow down steel market recovery in 2025
Rising demand in the EU and modest recovery in the US and Japan will put limited upward pressure on global steel prices in 2025....
Rising financial costs delay API pipeline projects
MEPS respondents remain optimistic that the API line pipe sector will improve in 2025, despite a disappointing year with lower-than-expected sales...
