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AISI: Steel mill output cools after recent high
The volume of raw steel produced by US mills slipped to a seven-week low last week but remains historically high, according to American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) figures released on Monday.
UAW votes to ratify new agreement with Dauch/American Axle, strike ends
The United Autoworkers (UAW) local 2093 voted 80% in favor of ratifying the latest contract agreement between the union and American Axle/Dauch Corporation.
Heating and cooling equipment shipments slow in April
Total heating and cooling equipment shipments declined 5% in April, according to AHRI figures.
Trump says he may not renew USMCA
President Donald Trump signaled Wednesday that he may not renew the US-Mexico-Canada agreement.
May service center shipments and inventories report
US service centers’ flat-rolled steel supply declined for a fourth straight month in May, with shipping days of supply slipping to 44.7 on an adjusted basis, according to SMU data.
Nucor again ups spot HR price by $10/ton
Nucor announced on Monday, June 15, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled coil will be $1,125 per short ton (st) for the week, up $10/st from last week.
Final Thoughts: What summer doldrums?
Summer doldrums? Not this year! SMU’s latest steel market survey indicates that an increasing number of steel buyers think prices will continue to rise along with the mercury.
Leibowitz: Could the outcome of an AD/CVD case targeting Russian palladium indicate a shift in US trade policy?
The Trump tariffs have driven the mundane world of traditional “trade remedies” off the front pages. But antidumping and countervailing duty measures are still with us, and new cases are on the upswing lately.
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