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Bluescope Steel Rides Trump Tariff Train to Bumper US Profits
australia bluescope politics steel
26 October 2026
The Australian group owns the fifth-largest steel plant in the US and is a winner from Donald Trump's trade policies.
https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/bluescope-steel-rides-trump-tariff-train-to-bumper-us-profits-20261026-p618jk


Nucor Has What It Takes to Capitalize on the Tailwinds in the ...
nucor steel trade usa
24 October 2026
Nucor Corporation is well-positioned to benefit from U.S. steel market tailwinds, driven by tariffs and robust infrastructure/data center demand. NUE's flexible cost structure—electric arc furnaces, semi-variable payroll, and vertical integration— …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/951984332?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=


European Industry Groups Push to Expand EU Carbon Border Mechanism
emissions europe
23 October 2026
EUROMETAL has joined 19 European industry associations and industriALL European Trade Union in…
https://eurometal.net/european-industry-groups-push-to-expand-eu-carbon-border-mechanism/


Jindal Stainless Q2fy27 Net Profit Rises 11% to ₹898 CR, Revenue ...
jspl results stainless
22 October 2026
Jindal Stainless reported an 11 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 898 crore, supported by higher sales volumes, strong exports and demand for value-added products
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/jindal-stainless-q2fy27-net-profit-rises-11-to-898-cr-revenue-up-18-126102201165_1.html


Local HRC Prices Edge Higher in Italy on Limited Import Options; ...
italy market steel
22 October 2026
Daily steel hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices rose slightly in Italy as the absence of cheaper imports…
https://eurometal.net/local-hrc-prices-edge-higher-in-italy-on-limited-import-options-northern-europe-stays-quiet/


European Steel Market Under Pressure from Import Quotas and Rising ...
europe market steel
22 October 2026
The European steel market is entering the final quarter of the year amid tightening import quotas…
https://eurometal.net/european-steel-market-under-pressure-from-import-quotas-and-rising-costs/


CBAM: UK Sets Out Rates and Guidance for Forthcoming Carbon Border ...
aluminium emissions steel trade
20 October 2026
Importers of aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, iron, and steel will soon face levies based on the carbon emissions associated with their products
https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4537570/cbam-uk-sets-rates-guidance-forthcoming-carbon-border-levy


U.s. Steel Prices Hit Four-Year High on Trump Tariffs
politics steel usa
16 October 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump. AP-YonhapNEW YORK — U.S. steel prices have surged to their highest level in four years, rising more than 50% over the past year since President Donald Trump imposed tariffs. Hot-rolled coil, the benchmark for U.S. steel prices …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/950262346?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=


Cleveland-cliffs Drops 4% as Tariff Doubt Returns; Nucor and ...
nucor steel trade usa
15 October 2026
Cleveland-Cliffs is falling several times harder than its steel rivals today, and the reason comes down to a structural quirk that puts the company on both sides of the same trade policy at once. Fresh uncertainty over U.S. trade policy is weighing on the …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/949912075?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=


Proposed Steel Policy Seeks AI-Led Detection of Sub-Standard ...
india steel trade
13 October 2026
The draft steel policy seeks to put in place an AI-powered governance framework and advanced data analytics to ensure early detection of abnormal import trends and boost the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry. According to the draft National Steel Policy Vision 2047, a three-pronged strategy centred around quality assurance, fair trade and domestic capability should be adopted to reduce avoidable import dependence, strengthen India's steel ecosystem and enhance the
https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/proposed-steel-policy-seeks-ai-led-detection-of-sub-standard-steel-imports-126101300289_1.html


Maritime Collapse: Ukraine Needs to Resume Exports via the Ports ...
steel trade ukraine
13 October 2026
The available alternative routes are not capable of replacing the Black Sea ports for the export of iron and steel products, not even by half
https://gmk.center/en/posts/maritime-collapse-ukraine-needs-to-resume-exports-via-the-ports-of-greater-odesa/


Draft Steel Policy Eyes Nearly Threefold Rise in Capacity by ...
scrap trade vizag
11 October 2026
Roadmap envisages major expansion in slurry pipelines with support from viability gap funding, a 39 per cent cut in emission intensity, 45 MT exports and measures to expand scrap use
https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/economy-news-draft-steel-policy-targets-604-mt-capacity-by-2047-126101100296_1.html


Saudi Arabia's Steel Industry: a National Priority
ksa steel trade
6 October 2026
Riyadh's policy of import substitution has created favourable conditions for the metallurgical industry
https://gmk.center/en/posts/saudi-arabia-s-steel-industry-a-national-priority/


Chinese Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel Market Softens Amid ...
china market steel
1 October 2026
The Chinese Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECCS) market is operating under cautious sentiment as loosening feedstock costs and underwhelming downstream peak-season consumption weigh on trade a
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/chinese-electrolytic-chromium-coated-steel-market-softens-44799


Peter Brennan Appointed Director-General of UK Steel
steel
1 October 2026
Peter Brennan appointed Director-General of UK Steel 1st October 2026: Peter Brennan appointed Director-General of UK Steel, taking over the leadership of the trade association at a pivotal moment for the UK steel industry. Peter succeeds Gareth Stace, who steps down after 12 years as Director-General. Read More
https://www.uksteel.org/steel-news-2026/peter-brennan-appointed-director-general-of-uk-steel


The September Edition of the ResponsibleSteel Newsletter is Out!
emissions production steel
1 October 2026
The September edition of the ResponsibleSteel Newsletter is out! September marks an important milestone for ResponsibleSteel with the launch of the public consultation on proposed revisions to the International Production Standard. Stakeholders are now invited to review and provide feedback on proposals relating to greenhouse gas emissions, just transition, regulatory alignment, annual leave requirements and enabling product claims, helping to shape the future direction of responsible steel
https://www.responsiblesteel.org/news/the-september-edition-of-the-responsiblesteel-newsletter-is-out


Ukraine to Lose $5b in Exports on Steel Plant Shutdowns
steel trade ukraine
1 October 2026
Additional steel import demand to replace domestic supply seen up $1.5B
https://gmk.center/en/infographic/ukraine-to-lose-5b-in-exports-on-steel-plant-shutdowns/


Europe's Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Market Enters New ...
europe market steel
30 September 2026
The European Commission's provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), effective September 25, 2026, mark a decisive regulatory intervention to protect the EU's
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/europes-grain-oriented-electrical-steel-market-enters-new-phase-44772


US Calcium Carbide Market Softens as Exports and Steel Demand ...
market steel
30 September 2026
Exports Lose Momentum Amid Trade Tensions The US calcium carbide market faced softer conditions through mid-September 2026 as weaker export activity, cautious downstream procurement and co
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/us-calcium-carbide-market-softens-as-exports-and-steel-demand-44768


Understanding Machine Parameters Helps with Aluminum Welding
trade
30 September 2026
Having a solid understanding of how to use AC balance, frequency, AC waveforms, and independent amperage parameters is important for TIG welding success.
https://www.thefabricator.com/thewelder/blog/aluminumwelding/understanding-machine-parameters-helps-with-aluminum-welding


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