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Latest news
Steel imports recovered further in May and June
Monthly steel imports rose back above 2 million short tons (st) in May and June, further recovering from the historic lows seen late last year, according to recent Commerce data.
Plate sources predict higher spot prices, no peak in sight
Some domestic plate market sources expect spot price rises through the end of the year due to prolonged supply constraints.
Senate Finance Committee advances ITC nominees; AISI, SMA cheer
The US Senate Finance Committee has advanced the nominations of five nominees to the US the International Trade Commission. They will now be considered by the full Senate.
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CSPA: Working together to combat global steel overcapacity
CSPA says the global challenge of steel overcapacity is no longer simply a trade issue as it looks to the current USMCA review.
Pig iron gets exemption from new Section 301 tariffs on Brazil
The Office of the US Trade Representative has finalized a 25% Section 301 tariff on all goods imported from Brazil. Importantly for the US steel industry, pig iron has received an exemption from the tariff.
June service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply was down marginally in June, and lower for a sixth straight month. Shipping days of supply slipped to 44.5, according to SMU data.
SSAB plans to discontinue CTL operations at Toronto facility
SSAB will not renew the lease for its Toronto cut-to-length facility and plans to permanently discontinue operations later this year.
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