Issue 14, 2025 - This week's editorial: Trade war floors global sentiment, China eyes VAT crackdown 

The global trade war moved up a gear last week as the US 25% tariff on car imports went into effect and President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited “reciprocal” tariff plan, which however exempted steel. …

Issue 13, 2025 - This week's editorial: EU tightens safeguards, US tariffs spook carmakers

The European Commission confirmed tighter steel safeguard measures last week, sparking a mixed reaction, while the US announced a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, spooking European carmakers which are already suffering tough market conditions that reflect on …

Issue 12, 2025 - This week's editorial: EU issues long-awaited steel plan, political unrest hits Türkiye

I hope you were buckled up, folks, because the steel market last week took quite an eventful ride! The European Commission published its hugely-anticipated Steel and Metals Action Plan, which caused delight and disappointment in …

Issue 11, 2025 - This week's editorial: US attracts further imports, EU announces trade measures

US 25% blanket steel tariffs went into force last week, drawing retaliation from major trade partners Canada and the EU, and intensifying US President Donald Trump’s trade war. US hot rolled coil prices remained steady on-week …