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Scholz calls for stronger EU measures against steel imports

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for stronger EU measures against steel imports, saying he wants to secure the long-term future of Germany’s industry. “We must protect our companies from being dumped with steel from abroad. That’s why I call on the European Commission to take action: We need greater protection for Europe,” Scholz said …

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Danieli wire rod line modernization at Tata Steel Gamharia

The Tata Steel wire rod line in Gamharia, Jamshedpur, India, is running at higher operational efficiency and delivering better wire rod quality. The upgrading project consisted of the supply and installation of two shearing units –a new crank shear and a new rotary shear– and also included an electrical and automation package by Danieli Automation. …

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Turkey’s steel export value up 15.8% in January-October

In the January October period this year, Turkey’s foreign trade deficit went down by 30.1% year on year to $65.85 billion according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) and the Turkish Undersecretariat of Customs. In October, Turkey’s iron and steel exports ranked ninth among the country’s products with the highest export value, totaling $763.86 million, …

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Tosyali Algeria’s flat plate factory enters service with a production capacity of 2.5 million tons

Tosyali Algeria’s flat plate factory entered service late last October with a production capacity of 2.5 million tons per year. Alp Topkyoglu explained that Tosyali Algeria’s flat plate factory entered service late last October with a production capacity of 2.5 million tons per year. It includes a direct reduction, smelting and hot rolling unit, awaiting …

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Financial Times: The trade dispute over steel between Brussels and Washington is renewed

The British newspaper, Financial Times, reported that the frozen trade dispute over steel has become an early test for the European Union’s relationship with the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump. The outgoing US President Joe Biden had reached a truce with the European Union in the conflict that erupted when former President Donald …

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Vietnam’s steel imports up 23.2%, scrap up 7.7% in Jan-Oct 2024

In October this year, Vietnam’s steel imports reached 2,412,410 mt, up 41.7% compared to September, with China as the largest exporter with 1,856,612 mt, while its scrap imports grew 7.5% month-on-month to 346,153 mt, with Japan as the largest exporter with 189,663 mt, according to data released by the General Department of Customs of Vietnam. …

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Egypt begins investigation into dumping of cold-rolled and coated steel products from Turkey and China

The Egyptian Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of cold-rolled and coated steel products originating from Turkey and China. The investigation was initiated at the request of local steel producers, including Al-Obour Metal Industries and Kama Metal Coating and Processing. The companies claim that products …

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Report: Fluctuations in demand and prices of rebar in global markets

In October 2024, the global rebar market showed different price trends depending on the region. In Turkey, price growth took place amid higher scrap quotations and stable demand in the domestic market. At the same time, negative price dynamics were observed in the US due to weak demand caused by economic uncertainty. The European market …

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Saeed Al Rumaithi: The construction sector supports the steel industry and grows by 3%

Saeed Ghumran Al Rumaithi, CEO of Emsteel Group, explained that the group’s performance is good and appropriate, compared to competitors and steel manufacturers worldwide, noting that the industrial sector is going through many challenges globally, due to the economic conditions and the slowdown in global economies, and the impact on the international shipping sector, which …

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Vietnam extends AD measure on color-coated steel from China, South Korea

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam announced a five-year extension of the anti-dumping (AD) measures on color-coated steel products originating in China and South Korea, valid until October 23, 2029. The investigating authority determined that the termination of the existing AD measure is likely to lead to the continuation or reoccurrence of …

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