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November 28, 2025
Retraction
Written by Michael Cowden
Please note that SMU has removed the article titled: Alleged transshipment of Chinese steel plate raises red flags in Houston
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Apparent steel supply at four-year high in June
Apparent steel supply rose 3% from May to June to the highest rate recorded in over four years, according to recent Department of Commerce and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) figures. June’s supply increased to 9.31 million short tons, driven primarily by higher domestic shipments, and partly offset by lower finished imports and increased exports.
Nucor adjusts coating extras higher
Nucor announced on Monday, Aug. 10, revised galvanized and galvannealed coating extras higher by an average of 11%.
Plate sources anticipate price hikes on spot this fall
In recent conversations, some participants predict mill maintenance outages and scheduled updates will crimp an already constricted market.
Leibowitz: Setting the record straight on steel consumption
Editor’s note This is an opinion column. The views in this article are those of an experienced trade attorney on issues of relevance to the steel market. They do not necessarily reflect those of SMU. We welcome you to share your thoughts as well at smu@crugroup.com. My colleague and friend Alan Price wrote last week about […]
AMU Survey: Recyclers turn more cautious
AMU’s July survey found recyclers expecting lower prices as demand softened, while forward scrap supply views remained mixed.