Economy
Lourenco Goncalves “Hopes Will be High for New Administration”
Written by John Packard
November 8, 2016
At the end of August Cliffs Natural Resources Chairman, President and CEO, Lourenco Goncalves spoke at the SMU Steel Summit Conference in Atlanta. During his “fireside chat” with SMU founder and publisher, John Packard, Goncalves was upbeat about the future of the steel industry and of the United States.
Later, in comments made before SMU cameras Mr. Goncalves said despite what happens in the presidential election, he is hopeful for a recovery in the steel market regardless of who is elected to be the new President.
“No matter who wins in November we are going to be fine, and we are going to be talking in a very positive way next year at this conference.” Lourenco Goncalves, SMU Steel Summit Conference, August 31, 2016.
Here is a video of Mr. Goncalves statement to Steel Market Update:
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