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Rising inflation threatens to restore demand for stainless steel
Rising inflation threatens to restore demand for stainless steel
EU introduces stricter steel import quotas and new distribution structure
EU introduces stricter steel import quotas and new distribution structure
The European Commission has announced country-specific quotas as part of its new steel import plan...
The carbon tax at the EU border is having a hard time adjusting to exports
The carbon tax at the EU border is having a hard time adjusting to exports
Despite the restrictions imposed by global trade rules, the Commission has promised to find a permanent solution for...
Import plays a role: 7 Steel
Import plays a role: 7 Steel
Imports will play a role in the UK steel market, even with reduced tariff quotas.[7]...
Sideralba acquires a new company
Sideralba acquires a new company
The Italian steel mill and pipe manufacturer Sideralba has acquired a manufacturing facility in Misinto...
German factories report minor disruptions due to extreme heat
German factories report minor disruptions due to extreme heat
Last week's record temperatures did not cause noticeable disruptions in steel logistics...
French steel prices decline due to weak refining
French steel prices decline due to weak refining
Prices for long and flat products in France are decreasing by about 15-20 euros per ton (17.1-22.0 dollars per ton) in general...
Nippon Steel plans to invest in EDP at Slovak steel plant in Kosice
Nippon Steel plans to invest in EDP at Slovak steel plant in Kosice
Japanese steel manufacturer Nippon Steel has submitted plans for the construction of a power plant to the Slovak authorities...
Measures to protect the UK steel industry continue to provoke a negative reaction from the industry, despite the updates
Measures to protect the UK steel industry continue to provoke a negative reaction from the industry, despite the updates
The UK Department of Business and Trade has published new final protective quotas for steel...
The EU approved a steel and aluminum trade deal with the United States before the July 4 deadline.
The EU approved a steel and aluminum trade deal with the United States before the July 4 deadline.
The EU Council finally approved the trade deal between the bloc and the United States on the sale of steel and aluminum on June 25...
In 2026, a moderate increase in steel demand is expected in Europe amid weak production
In 2026, a moderate increase in steel demand is expected in Europe amid weak production
Steel demand in Europe is expected to grow by 0.4% in 2026 and by 2.2% in 2027, after...
UK adjusts EU import quotas after agreement is reached
UK adjusts EU import quotas after agreement is reached
An agreement on tariff quotas has been concluded between the UK and the European Union...
Heat wave in France slows activity
Heat wave in France slows activity
The ongoing heat wave in France has a negative impact on transportation and the steel sector...
Ukrainian scrap collectors have called for the lifting of the ban on scrap exports from Ukraine
Ukrainian scrap collectors have called for the lifting of the ban on scrap exports from Ukraine
Enterprises engaged in operations with scrap of ferrous metals conceded for the lifting of the actual ban on the export of scrap from Ukraine and the...
Fastmarkets Iron Ore and Environmentally Friendly Steel Summit: Is the regionalization of steel production a structural shift?
Fastmarkets Iron Ore and Environmentally Friendly Steel Summit: Is the regionalization of steel production a structural shift?
The growing wave of trade protectionism in the global steel market has taken center stage in...
The industry Committee is pushing for a broader expansion of CBAM
The industry Committee is pushing for a broader expansion of CBAM
MEPs from the ITRE Parliamentary Committee on Industry voted on June 24 for a significant expansion of the product range...
Tubao accelerates the adoption of low-carbon hydraulic solutions with ArcelorMittal's XCarb technology
Tubao accelerates the adoption of low-carbon hydraulic solutions with ArcelorMittal's XCarb technology
As part of a long-term partnership with ArcelorMittal, Tubao, whose mission is to solve the most important tasks...
The new EU steel production regulation, published in the official journal, includes a "Melt and Pour" requirement and a 50% tariff.
The new EU steel production regulation, published in the official journal, includes a "Melt and Pour" requirement and a 50% tariff.
The European Union has officially published Regulation (EU) 2026/1384 in the Official Journal...
The European Commission has published rules for steel production without country quotas
The European Commission has published rules for steel production without country quotas
The new EU regulation on steel trade, which is scheduled to enter into force on July 1, has been published in the official journal of the EU...
European Roll Distributors are lowering prices on orders
European Roll Distributors are lowering prices on orders
In the manufacturing industry of Northwestern Europe, there is a predominant decline in demand for steel...
Silence on EU quotas leaves Italian roll market speechless
Silence on EU quotas leaves Italian roll market speechless
The Italian roll market remains mostly at the same level with stable or weak activity, unchanged from the previous year...
UK confirms reduction of import quotas by 51%
UK confirms reduction of import quotas by 51%
The UK government has confirmed its plan to reduce duty-free steel imports by 51% as part of new trade protection measures that will come into force...
The allocation of quotas for steel imports to the EU remains unresolved
The allocation of quotas for steel imports to the EU remains unresolved
The European Union has confirmed the scope of its protective regime for steel replacement, but the allocation of quotas for specific countries that...
The European industry requires fair competitive conditions for the production of finished products based on steel
The European industry requires fair competitive conditions for the production of finished products based on steel
Representatives of the steel trade, the steel industry, and politics used...
Tariff quota negotiations are politicizing European steel imports
Tariff quota negotiations are politicizing European steel imports
Steel buyers this month criticized the "politicization" of trade protection measures as they await clarification on the new tariff quotas...
The prices of thick-sheet steel in Europe are slightly increasing during the period of market stability
The prices of thick-sheet steel in Europe are slightly increasing during the period of market stability
According to sources, the prices of thick-sheet steel in Italy and Germany increased slightly compared to the previous week...
The European HRC steel market is mostly calm ahead of new protective measures
The European HRC steel market is mostly calm ahead of new protective measures
Prices for hot-rolled European steel coils increased in Italy, but decreased slightly in Northern Europe...
Trade in green leaf rentals in Europe slowed down; individual premium deals were reported
Trade in green leaf rentals in Europe slowed down; individual premium deals were reported
Trading activity in the European sheet metal market remained low during the week through Thursday...
Environmentally friendly steel producers urge EU to preserve ETS
Environmentally friendly steel producers urge EU to preserve ETS
GravitHy, Outokumpu, SSAB, Stegra and Hydnum Steel urge the EU to maintain the current level...
Prices for German profiles are stable as mills prepare breaks
Prices for German profiles are stable as mills prepare breaks
There is currently a stabilization of section prices in Germany and neighboring countries following recent events...
