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The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has certified its first Asian steel company.

U.S. Steel marked its 125th anniversary yesterday. When you look at the massive changes that have occurred in the country over that time, perhaps it puts the current unpredictability in the steel industry into perspective.

Steelforce Packaging restructured its North American operations into an entity it now calls Steelforce America. Brion S. Talley will lead Steelforce America as its CEO.

The galvanized steel market is navigating price increases and longer lead times with a surer footing than in prior months.  

Australia-based steelmaker BlueScope reported higher profits in its North American operations in the first half of its fiscal-year 2026 as it remained open to bids for the overall company.

Recent winter storms have impeded barge transportation along multiple Midwestern waterways, according to various transportation services. Likewise, U.S. Steel said it was facing challenging shipping conditions but does not expect customers to be impacted.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed reversing the Biden-era “Good Neighbor Plan,” which mandated federal limits on certain industrial emissions.

Steel Dynamics Inc. reported higher Q4 profits despite lower contract prices for flat-rolled steel and more outages than usual in the quarter.

Though they’re hopeful, domestic sheet market sources didn’t share a bullish outlook on the market this week.

Participants in the domestic steel plate market said they are maintaining strong order books, experiencing longer lead times, and finding mills are less open to negotiating prices.

Multiple steel mills revised their galvanized, galvannealed and/or aluminized coating extras higher this week.

Please note that SMU has removed the article titled: Alleged transshipment of Chinese steel plate raises red flags in Houston