The German Steel Association reported in its annual report that the crisis in Germany’s steel industry deepened in 2025, with only 34.1 million tons of crude steel produced—the lowest level since the global financial crisis year of 2009, when output stood at 32.7 million tons. The association noted that production declined by 8.6% compared with […]
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Primetals Technologies is implementing a software upgrade across the entire Level 1 and Level 2 process control systems at voestalpine stahl’s BETA 2 pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) in Linz, Austria. This upgrade will strengthen IT security, increase system availability, and ensure that the PLTCM meets the latest standards in automation. Commissioning is
ArcelorMittal Méditerranée has invested nearly €245 million in environmental and ecological projects at its sites in France from 2014 to 2024, according to agronews.ua. The company managed to reduce the overall environmental impact of production by approximately 71%, particularly in indicators such as nitrogen and sulfur oxide emissions, dust, and dioxins. One of the key
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Pittini Group has awarded Danieli the contract for the modernization of the rolling mill at its SiderPotenza plant in Potenza, Italy. The project aims to enhance production efficiency reducing billet reheating gas consumption and overall CO₂ emissions, in line with Pittini’s sustainability strategy. The revamp will include a new rolling mill featuring 20 SHS cartridge
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The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has revoked the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) exemption for imports of Category 13 steel products (rebar, HS codes 72142000 and 72149910) from Vietnam, following an investigation that revealed that Vietnamese volumes exceeded the 3% threshold for developing countries. During the investigation period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025,
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ArcelorMittal has restarted steel production at its Fos-sur-Mer site in southern France following a fire that disrupted operations in early October. The site produced its first slab in mid-December after the restart of blast furnace No. 2, marking the resumption of steelmaking activities. The initial slab, produced for a Greek customer, measured 6 meters in
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World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024. Africa produced 2.0 Mt in November 2025, up 7.4% on November 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 99.9 Mt, down 7.1%. The EU (27) produced 10.2
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Europe’s steel sector, which has struggled through weak demand, high energy costs and a surge of low-priced imports, is expected to move into a more stable phase by 2026. According to analysts, a combination of proposed EU trade measures and gradual price improvement is likely to lift utilisation rates and support earnings across major European
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The European Union rejected a US request to ease its strict digital regulations in exchange for a reduction in US tariffs on steel and aluminum. The rejection came after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutenick directly linked the EU’s digital regulations to the 50% tariffs on European metal imports. The European Commission has asserted that its
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ArcelorMittal continues to call for the urgent introduction of the new tariff quota announced by the European Commission in October 2025. The proposal is a crucial measure that is vital for the survival of the steel industry in Europe, and the long-term security of the manufacturing sector. Steel imports into the EU continue at record
Informed sources said that European Union officials are increasingly concerned about U.S. plans to broaden the list of EU products subject to high tariffs on steel and aluminum imports—an action that could undermine the spirit of the trade agreement the two sides signed earlier this summer. According to Bloomberg, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and
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The UK government is preparing a package of retaliatory measures to counter the European Union’s proposed increases in tariffs on steel imports, should efforts to reach an agreement that mitigates their impact fail. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, London is considering escalating actions after domestic manufacturers warned that the EU’s plans could trigger the
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday voiced his country’s support for European Union proposals to raise tariffs on imported steel, as the bloc struggles with an influx of cheap imports, particularly from China. Following meetings with senior figures in the steel industry in Berlin, Merz said: “These proposals are a step in the right direction.”
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As part of its new investment program “Sestao 1.6”, aimed at achieving carbon neutrality, increasing production capacity, and expanding its product portfolio, ArcelorMittal Sestao has selected Danieli to supply a new fume treatment plant and a vacuum degassing unit for its mill in Vizcaya, Basque Country, Spain. The installation of the new fume treatment plant,
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German steelmaker Salzgitter has reached a major automation milestone with the implementation of SMS Group’s X-Pact Centerline Control system at its seven-stand hot strip mill at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH. The project forms part of a wider modernization package ordered in 2024 aimed at improving product quality and operational stability. According to SMS Group, the X-Pact
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On October 8, 2025, a significant fire broke out at ArcelorMittal’s Fos-sur-Mer plant, one of France’s largest integrated steel facilities. The fire began on two conveyor lines carrying raw materials to the steelmaking shop and quickly spread to nearby structures, according to local reports. Internal fire brigades, supported by local emergency teams, battled the flames
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The UK steel industry has warned of what could become the biggest crisis in its history, following the European Union’s decision to cut tariff-free import quotas by 47% compared to 2024 and to double import duties on steel exceeding those quotas from 25% to 50%. Gareth Stace, Director General of the trade association UK Steel,
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The European Union has introduced a new package of steel import tariffs aimed at protecting its struggling industry, in a move that mirrors the protectionist policies of former US President Donald Trump. In a statement released on Tuesday, the European Commission announced that the bloc will impose a 50% tariff on steel imports exceeding the
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German company Thyssenkrupp has announced the cancellation of its planned joint venture in the steel sector with the Czech group EPH, owned by businessman Daniel Křetínský. The company said in a statement on Thursday that talks between the two sides were mutually terminated. EPH currently holds a 20% stake in Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE), and
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The European Commission is preparing to introduce a new proposal aimed at halving steel import quotas and raising tariffs on volumes exceeding these quotas to 50%, according to sources cited by Reuters. This proposal is part of a new steel sector package set to be unveiled by the Commission on October 7. Stefan Sejourné, the
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EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič revealed on Friday that the European Union is preparing to send a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over the weekend, outlining detailed proposals to resolve trade disputes related to steel and aluminum, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. Concluding his visit to Southeast Asia, Šefčovič stressed that the EU aims
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Data from the Ukrainian Steel Association Ukrmetallurgprom showed that Ukraine’s steel exports fell by 13% in the January–August 2025 period, totaling 2.48 million mt compared to 2.85 million mt in the same period of 2024. Meanwhile, domestic consumption increased by 22.4% to 2.81 million mt, of which 1.04 million mt was supplied through imports, which
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SSAB has officially launched the construction of its new steel mill in Luleå, Sweden, marking a significant step toward a more sustainable steel industry. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, along with SSAB’s CEO, Johnny Sjöström. The new mill, with an annual
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According to the Economic and Steel Market Outlook 2025–2026 / Q3 2025 report issued by the Economic Committee of the European Steel Association (Eurofer), the EU’s steel exports to external markets fell by 12% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, following a modest 1% increase in the first quarter. Exports of finished and flat
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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is calling for a national summit to strengthen Germany’s position as a key hub for the steel industry, amid current challenges facing the sector. In addition to chairing the Social Democratic Party, Klingbeil also serves as Deputy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Speaking to the German Press Agency (dpa), he said:“As
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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Monday called for the inclusion of a quota system on steel exports as part of the ongoing trade agreement negotiations between the European Union and the United States, during his official visit to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In a radio
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ArcelorMittal, the Luxembourg-based steel and mining giant, reported a significant increase in net profit for the second quarter of this year, despite lower sales, production, and shipment volumes. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), net profit attributable to shareholders surged to $1.79 billion, up from $504 million in the same period last year. Basic
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France and ten other European Union member states have called on Brussels to introduce new measures to protect the steel industry, as negotiations continue over export quotas allowed into the U.S. market. In a document published on Monday, the eleven countries — including Spain and Poland — stated that the European Commission should consider imposing
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EU diplomats said the bloc is considering a wide range of potential retaliatory measures against the United States as the chances of reaching an acceptable trade agreement with Washington diminish. Diplomats say that a growing number of EU members, including Germany, are now considering a broad package of measures that would allow the bloc to
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his commitment to preserving the German steel industry and expressed his willingness to consider holding a so-called “steel summit” between the government and representatives of this industrial sector. During a government question session in parliament, Merz said on Wednesday: “I do not want to see Germany dependent on steel imports
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