Canada is trailing Mexico in preparations for the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, as officials work to secure clarity on tariffs affecting key industrial sectors. Read more
The UK government has moved to prioritise domestic steel in public procurement, designating the sector as critical to national security under new guidance published on 26 March 2026. Read more
Power and steel-related production improved in February, but weakness in trucks, appliances and HVAC kept the wider stainless steel picture subdued. Read more
EU Member States back extending CBAM to downstream steel and aluminium goods, but tighten enforcement and set stricter conditions for when the mechanism can be suspended. Read more
Jacquet Metals, one of the largest EU distributors of specialty steels, reported lower sales but improved profitability in 2025, as price pressure was offset by lower costs. Read more
The EC has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of grain-oriented electrical steel and transformer components after a sharp rise in volumes raised concerns over injury to EU producers. Read more
Alleima is expanding high-temperature heating capacity in Scotland and strengthening its U.S. footprint with a new service center, targeting rising demand for industrial electrification solutions. Read more
Hyundai BNG Steel kept profits in 2025 despite lower stainless sales, supported by a increased share of higher-margin products and lower hot-rolled feedstock costs. Read more
China’s stainless steel inventories started to decline in mid-March as downstream activity improved, though rising costs and logistics pressure kept market sentiment cautious. Read more
European stainless steel flat product prices continued to increase in March, driven by higher raw material costs, local supply issues and declining imports, while underlying demand remains flat. Read more
The European Parliament approved its position on the EU-U.S. trade deal, making tariff reductions on U.S. goods conditional on U.S. steel tariffs and other conditions. Read more
Zheshang Development is set to take over Delong’s China assets after court approval of the group’s restructuring, though it is still formally called a restructuring investor. Read more
Momentum in U.S. trade negotiations has faltered in recent weeks, with one deal thrown into doubt and others delayed as partners reassess their positions. Read more
Jindal Stainless has officially commissioned its long-awaited Indonesian slab project, adding 1.2 million tpy of melt capacity and deepening its upstream foothold alongside Tsingshan. Read more
China’s stainless steel exports increased in February from a low January base, as exporters gradually adapted to the new licensing regime and shipments to Russia surged. Read more
Growth in China’s stainless steel-related industries nearly stalled in January-February, as declines in property-related sectors offset gains in trucks, refrigerators and sugar. Read more
Tsingshan’s acquisition of the former POSCO stainless mills in China has still not been formally completed, although operational control has already fully shifted to the Chinese giant. Read more
Wyloo’s Eagle’s Nest nickel project in Ontario is moving closer to development following regulatory progress and approval of plans to build a road network to the site. Read more
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