European CRC and HDG prices remain in a calm market; according to rumors, AD research is likely to reduce demand for Asian CRCs
Underlying apartment steel prices in Europe were stable or slightly higher during the week through Wednesday, September 10, with sluggish demand set to curb economic growth, sources told Fastmarkets.
Meanwhile, multi-country anti-dumping investigations of cold-rolled steel are rumored to curb the appetite for further imports.
Trade rules affect import demand
The demand for steel imports has already been reduced due to the expected implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026 and new steel protective measures, Yulia Bolotova, David Montagner
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