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Canada introduces new tariffs, investment plan to support steel industry

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a sweeping industrial strategy aimed at reinforcing Canada’s steel sector, as the country grapples with U.S. tariffs and surging global steel distortions. The measures are designed to curb harmful trade diversion, strengthen domestic supply chains, and prepare Canadian producers for deep shifts in global steel markets. Canada is among the […]

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Iron ore futures rise as China-Australia relations improve

Iron ore futures rose, driven by improved relations between the largest producer, Australia, and its largest consumer, China, although gains were capped by ongoing concerns about the weakness of China’s property sector. The most-traded iron ore contract for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose 1.11% to 773.5 yuan ($107.71) per tonne by 03:03

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India reviews plans to impose tariffs in response to US measures on steel and aluminum

The Indian Finance Ministry announced that New Delhi is considering a proposal to impose tariffs in response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, under World Trade Organization rules. India informed the WTO that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have hurt Indian exports by $7.6 billion, indicating that the tariffs it

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Iron ore hits 3-month high on hopes of steel supply cuts

Iron ore futures rose for the third consecutive session, hitting multi-month highs, supported by renewed hopes for a new wave of reforms to curb steel production, along with expectations of further stimulus measures from China, the world’s largest consumer, which boosted market sentiment. The most-traded iron ore contract for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity

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Germany Seeks to Develop Steel Industry and End Foreign Dependence

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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Brazil launches AD investigation on hot-rolled stainless steel flat products from 3 countries

Brazil’s government launched an anti-dumping (AD) investigation on hot-rolled stainless steel flat products from China, India, and Indonesia, following an application filed by Aperam Inox América do Sul S.A. in October last year. After a preliminary analysis of the documents submitted, the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (SECEX) concluded that there was sufficient evidence to demonstrate

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SMS group upgrades CELSA Barcelona’s medium section mill with new process automation

For CELSA Barcelona’s medium section mill, located in Castellbisbal, Spain, SMS group has successfully upgraded the process automation system, executing the project without interrupting ongoing production. The upgrade, culminating in the awarding of the final acceptance certificate (FAC), involved a crucial overhaul of the automation systems to maintain the mill’s competitive edge and improve its

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South Africa Imposes Tariffs on Steel Coil Imports

The South African International Trade Commission (ITAC) has decided to impose a provisional tariff of 52.3% on imports of corrosion-resistant steel coils. The commission stated that the purpose of imposing the tariffs is to prevent further damage to the South African domestic market. The commission explained that the provisional tariffs are a short-term emergency measure

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Iron ore prices rise, supported by China’s measures to curb overcapacity

Iron ore futures prices rose on Thursday, amid China’s efforts to curb a price war and reduce excess production capacity, as part of a broader effort to stabilize the economy. The most active iron ore contract, for September delivery, ended the morning trading session on the Dalian Exchange, up 1.35% at 725 yuan ($101.19) per

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Brazil Reduces Annual Steel Import Quotas, Considers Imposing Safeguard Tariffs

Brazil has announced a significant reduction in annual import quotas for 13 types of steel products, a move that could raise the possibility of imposing tariffs a 25% on these products. According to the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, the government has decided to reduce the permitted steel import quota by approximately 250,000

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Europe’s green steel industry is suffering… and an Arab country is ready

The green steel industry in Europe is currently experiencing a setback, as many manufacturers have abandoned plans to operate their production lines with renewable energy sources, such as green hydrogen, due to high costs. European efforts are consolidating to make tangible progress in low-carbon steel production, in line with an international trend to reduce emissions

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Canada begins implementing a tariff quota system on steel imports to protect domestic industry

The Government of Canada announced the implementation of tariff quotas on steel product imports from non-FTA partners, effective June 27, 2025. This measure will help stabilize the Canadian steel market. These measures aim to protect the domestic market from the influx of low-priced products that could harm domestic industry. 50% Surcharge on Exceeding Quotas Under

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OECD: Steel Overcapacity Expected to Surge to 721 million tonnes by 2027

Amid a growing gap between production and demand, the OECD warned in a recent report that global steel overcapacity is set to rise to 721 million tonnes  by 2027, driven by distorting subsidies and excessive capacity expansion. This threatens market stability, undermines decarbonization efforts, and squeezes jobs and profitability in OECD economies. Expansion Outpacing Demand

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