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New car market in April
Last month, Ukrainians purchased about 6.2 thousand new passenger cars, Ukravtoprom reports. This is 3% more than in April...
Irepas: CBAM will give preference to proven plants by 2027
Plants with proven emissions data are expected to gain a competitive advantage in determining customer priorities...
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on European cars and trucks
On May 1, US President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on imports of cars and trucks from the EU to 25%...
The European Parliament has approved a new GSP scheme for developing countries
The European Commission welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of a new regulation on...
SSAB supplies high-strength steel for Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki
Swedish specialty steel manufacturer SSAB has announced the delivery of over 3,000 tons of steel...
The number of new cars registered in the EU increased by four percent in January-March 2026
In March of this year, the number of registered new passenger cars in the EU increased by 12.5% year-on-year...
Carbon Chain: Default emission values can double or triple CBAM costs
Presentation at the second session of the SteelOrbis 2026 Spring Conference and the 94th IREPAS meeting...
EU confirms phasing out of imports of Russian slabs by 2028
Some limited imports of Russian-made metal products, in particular slabs, will continue until September 30...
Uncertainty over EU quotas will hit steel trade
Protectionist policies and regulatory uncertainty pose serious challenges for the global market...
EU announces new steel import quotas and changes in their application
The European Union has provided detailed information on new steel import regulations, including quotas...
ArcelorMittal: Pricing is improving, politics is ‘structurally changing’ Europe's prospects
CBAM and the new EU trade regime have "structurally rebooted" the European steel industry...
There is a continuing shortage of wire mesh in Germany
Some valve suppliers in Germany and Austria report clear shortages and longer delivery times...
UK trade measures will lead to disruptions in the supply of stainless steel bars
The protective measures introduced by the UK in the field of steel trade, which will limit imports through new strict tariff quotas, may...
Rebar prices in Northwest Europe are rising
An increasing number of bending companies in Northwest Europe are preparing for higher rebar prices...
EU automakers struggle to solve problems: conference
EU automakers are in a difficult position between declining consumer demand for new cars and its growth...
China has suspended the issuance of new autonomous driving licenses after the incident with Baidu
China has temporarily suspended the issuance of new robotaxi licenses after the serious accident of the Baidu Apollo Go raised safety concerns...
ETS: Delayed response, cautious approach, and basic requirements
Four parliamentary responses in three days, from the "technical" minister to the Prime Minister...
The cartel of carriers: the Dutch court calculated the damage
Ten years after the European decision of 2016, the Amsterdam Court upheld the principle of compensation for damages...
Russian railways have received innovative rails for heavy heavy traffic
Russian railways have received innovative rails for heavy heavy traffic...
According to Feralpi Steele, every day is a battle.
German construction steel manufacturer Feralpi Stahl (Feralpi Steel) continues to serve the market...
IREPAS: Global steel market is stabilizing amid weaker growth, changing demand and increasing attention to access
Global economic growth in 2026 will remain positive, but will weaken compared to previous expectations...
Iberian distributors remain cautious about the CBAM trading regime
Representatives of the Iberian steel distributor expressed optimism about the implementation of the project...
IREPAS Traders: Geopolitical tensions and rising prices disrupt steel trade flows
Speaking at a panel session on the last day of the SteelOrbis 2026 & Spring Conference...
The Middle East conflict is a stress test for steel markets
According to recently revised forecasts, the Middle East conflict is a major stress test for the projected recovery in global steel demand in 2026....
The European HRC market is losing momentum amid sluggish demand
The upward trend in the European hot-rolled coils market has faded amid weak demand and increased...
Active participation and clear call to action at the Iberia Steel Network Forum in Santander
On April 27-28, 2026, the Iberia Steel Net Forum brought together about 200 leaders of the steel industry...
Hyundai Motor leaves competitors far behind: bets on artificial intelligence contribute to the rapid growth of the stock price
Hyundai Motor shares have surged this year, gaining more than 85% despite the uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran and disruptions in the supply...
Polish industry remains positive despite difficulties
The Polish steel industry is at a fairly high level, despite the difficult external conditions, thanks to the support...
The European market for environmentally friendly steel is divided between ambition and affordability
The European green steel market continued to show fragmented demand while maintaining spot activity...
