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    July 18, 2025

    CRC price declines tighten US vs. EU gap

    Written by David Schollaert

    US cold-rolled (CR) coil prices continued to tick lower this week, with a similar trend seen in offshore markets.

    The move narrowed the gap slightly between US prices and imports, even in the face of higher Section 232 tariffs, which doubled to 50% on June 3. While higher tariffs resulted in import prices soaring above US prices on a landed basis, sharper price cuts in offshore markets have narrowed the gap.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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