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 …

Issue 10, 2025 - This week's editorial: Global trade war fuels price increases, ignoring weaker fundamentals 

The European flat market displays a state of inertia as it anticipates upcoming price increases due to the European Commission's impending safeguard review announcement. However, the steel industry in Europe continues to grapple with fundamental challenges, …

Issue 09, 2025 - This week's editorial: Trade restrictions, regulation dominate markets

Trade restrictions and regulation dominated another busy week in the global steel industry, as US tariffs caused domestic prices to soar, creating opportunities for foreign suppliers, while rumours of China cutting production by 50 million tonnes this year briefly …

Issue 08, 2025 - This week's editorial: Trade cases puncture China rebound, US pricing balloons

Just when it looked as if China’s market was finally rebounding last week after the Lunar New Year holiday, Chinese steel was slapped with anti-dumping duties in two jurisdictions, including major hot rolled coil export destination …