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Variations in China’s Steel Product Output from January to May 2025

China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed varying levels of production of various steel products in the period from January to May 2025. Long steel products declined, while flat steel production increased. In May alone, China produced: Rebar: 16.884 million tons (down 6% year-on-year) wire rod: 12.016 million tons (down 1.2%) Welded pipe: 5.463 million …

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Canada Threatens to Impose Tariffs on US Steel and Aluminum Imports

Canada has threatened to escalate its tariff action against the United States, announcing that it is considering imposing additional tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports starting next month, amid stalled trade talks between the two countries. The United States currently imposes 50% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports, while Canada retaliates with 25% …

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US Tariffs Restrict German Iron and Steel Exports to the US Market

German iron and steel exports to the United States registered a slight decline as a result of new US tariffs, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Iron and steel exports fell 0.4% year-on-year during the period from January to the end of April, reaching approximately €1.3 billion. The United States began imposing additional tariffs of …

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thyssenkrupp Steel selects Primetals for hot-strip mill modernization

thyssenkrupp Steel has contracted Primetals Technologies to modernize the slab sizing press at its hot-strip mill No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany. Previously, Primetals Technologies had successfully upgraded its hot-strip mill No. 4. The overhaul includes a full upgrade of the electrical and drive systems, with a new cycloconverter for the main press motor and low-voltage …

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Egypt and Algeria face millions of dollars in losses due to a rebar anti-dumping complaint

On June 24, the US Trade Commission will begin investigating a complaint filed by major US steel producers seeking anti-dumping duties on rebar imports from producers in four countries, including Egypt and Algeria. This complaint threatens both countries with millions of dollars in losses. Major US steel producers have filed a complaint against some steel …

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EU Steel Imports Decline by 9% in Q1 2025

Steel imports into the European Union declined in the first quarter of 2025, although volumes remain historically high. According to the European Steel Association (EUROFER), total imports—including semi-finished products—fell by 9% year-on-year. Meanwhile, imports of finished steel products decreased by only 1% compared to the same period in 2024. The trend varied across product categories. …

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EMSTEEL to produce high-strength beams with TMCP in partnership with Danieli

Danieli has announced that Emsteel, a manufacturer of heavy beams and sheet piles, has selected Danieli to develop the Thermo-Mechanical Control Process (TMCP) system at its Rolling Mill No. 4 in Abu Dhabi. Emsteel is the only producer of such heavy products in the MENA region. Through this project, Emsteel intends to expand its product …

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Trump’s steel tariffs take effect… and Britain is temporarily exempted.

US tariffs have returned to the spotlight in Europe, with US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports to the United States, up from 25%. The decision was part of an executive order signed by Trump on Tuesday, declaring that this step aims to protect American industry from …

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Canada warns of economic crisis due to Trump’s doubling of steel tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50% has sparked widespread concern in Canada, the largest steel supplier to the US market. The Canadian Steel Producers Association described the decision as “catastrophic,” warning of the potential loss of thousands of jobs and significant disruption to supply …

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Korean government holds emergency meeting to address planned US steel tariff increase

The Korean government held an emergency meeting with major domestic steelmakers today to discuss the impact of the US plan to double its tariffs on all steel imports to 50% later this week, Yonhap News Agency reported. The meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, was attended by officials from POSCO Group, …

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India mulls doubling safeguard duty on steel from 12% to 24%

The Indian government is considering raising the safeguard duty on steel to 24% from the existing 12% due to concerns about potential circumvention by Chinese companies and the impact on domestic steelmakers. This move comes amid fears of trade diversion as Chinese goods face increased levies in other markets. “We have received complaints from Chinese …

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EU denounces US steel tariff hike, threatens countermeasures

The European Commission expressed “deep regret” on Saturday over US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to raise tariffs on steel imports to 50 percent, warning that the EU is prepared to impose countermeasures. Trump announced on Friday his intention to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25 to 50 percent, increasing …

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SMS Group Announces Integrated Testing of Habaş’s Cold Rolling and Processing Complex

Habaş A.S., located near Izmir, Turkey, continues its stride towards modernization and expansion. Following the project start of the pickling line/tandem cold mill (PLTCM) in October 2021, Habaş progressed with the next phase of their partnership with SMS group in April 2023 when the second part of the contract package came into force and marking …

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Algerian Minister of Industry Receives Qatari Delegation to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Iron and Steel

Minister of Industry, Saifi Ghrib, received a high-level Qatari delegation on Wednesday, headed by Khalid Al-Obaidli, Chairman of Qatar Steel International and the main shareholder in the Algerian-Qatari Steel project. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to a ministry statement. The meeting, attended by ministry officials, comes within the framework of …

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Algerian Qatari Steel Obtains European Certification for Rebar from KIWA Netherlands

Continuing its pioneering path in the iron and steel industry, and affirming its ongoing commitment to the highest international quality standards, Algerian Qatari Steel Company (AQS) has obtained a certification for rebar in accordance with the technical requirements of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, issued by KIWA Netherlands. This accolade is the result of a …

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