US Launches Inquiry into Possible Circumvention of Steel Duties via Indonesia The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into potential circumvention of steel duties involving Vietnam and Indonesia. The *US Department of Commerce* is examining whether *corrosion...
India Relaxes LPG Supply Restrictions to Support Steel and Key Industries India has eased restrictions on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply to support *steel and other priority industries*, following disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. The government will no...
UK Prioritizes Domestic Steel in Public Procurement to Strengthen National Security The UK government has introduced new procurement rules that *prioritize domestic steel in public contracts*, aiming to enhance *national security and supply chain resilience*. Under the new policy, *...
Thyssenkrupp Invests €2.4 Million to Advance Low-Carbon Steel Raw Materials German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp Steel has announced a *€2.4 million investment* to expand its laboratory infrastructure in Duisburg, supporting the transition to low-carbon steel production. The new f...
India Approves $42 Million Green Hydrogen Steel Projects The Indian government has approved *three pilot projects using green hydrogen in steelmaking*, backed by approximately *$42 million in funding* under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The projects...
US–Mexico Kick Off USMCA Review Talks, Steel Tariffs Take Center Stage The United States and Mexico have officially launched preliminary discussions ahead of the *mandatory July 1, 2026 review of the USMCA*, marking the first test of the agreement’s six-year review mecha...
US Rebar Exports Surge in January Despite Annual Decline US rebar exports recorded a sharp monthly rebound in January 2026, according to official trade data. Total exports reached *13,026 metric tons, marking a 293.4% increase month-on-month*, although sti...
South Africa Imposes Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Asian Flat Steel Imports South Africa has moved to protect its domestic steel industry by imposing definitive antidumping duties on flat rolled steel imports from China, Japan, and Taiwan. The country’s trade authority concl...
Mexico Sets Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duties on Hot Rolled Steel from China and Vietnam Mexico has issued preliminary findings in its antidumping investigation into hot rolled flat steel imports from China and Vietnam, signaling potential trade restrictions ahead. According to the Mexic...
European Auto Supply Chain Under Pressure from China and Rising Imports The *European automotive supply chain* is facing mounting pressure from *Chinese competition, rising imports and geopolitical uncertainty*, according to *Cosmin Bakai of Autoliv*. Speaking at the *Eu...
EU Steel Tube Sector Shows Signs of Stabilization, Growth to Remain Limited The *European steel tube industry* has shown early signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, according to the latest outlook from *EUROFER*. In *Q3 2025, output increased by 3.8% year on year*, e...
HZL and Tata Steel Partner to Expand Low-Carbon Zinc Use in Steelmaking India’s *Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)* and *Tata Steel* have signed a strategic agreement to *expand the use of low-carbon zinc solutions in steel production*, marking a step forward in industrial dec...
