Analysis
August 15, 2025
Written by Kristen DiLandro
Reporting and enforcing steel tariffs are two top–of-mind concerns for US manufacturers, the US Customs and Border Protection agency, importers, and others across the supply chain.
Lewis Leibowitz, US international trade attorney, highlighted many of the current logistical challenges the current business climate faces while tariff policies evolve in an SMU Community Chat on Wednesday.
This October, SMU is introducing a new way to keep you informed on the latest steel market news and insights: the Daily Digest. Beginning in mid-October, our new Daily Digest will replace the three newsletters currently delivered each week.
SMU’s Current Steel Buyers’ Sentiment Index fell this week, while Future Sentiment remained flat, according to our latest market survey.
The results of the latest Steel Market Update (SMU) flat-rolled market survey are now available on our website to all premium members.
This October, SMU is introducing a new way to keep you informed on the latest steel market news and insights: the Daily Digest. Beginning in mid-October, our new Daily Digest will replace the three newsletters currently delivered each week.
Steel mill lead times continued to expand for sheet and plate products this week, according to buyers responding to our latest market survey.