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Failed labor pact sparks UAW strike at one of GM’s key suppliers
Members of the United Autoworkers (UAW) Local 2093 went on strike at the Dauch Corp.’s (formerly named American Axle and Manufacturing) Three Rivers, Mich., facility on Monday.
AISI: Raw steel production holds near 6-year high
Domestic raw steel output remains within reach of a multi-year high, per AISI figures.
SDI taps SMS group for hot strip mill upgrade at Butler mill
Steel Dynamics Inc. has contracted SMS group to complete a comprehensive upgrade of the process automation system at its hot strip mill in Butler, Ind.
Canadian Steel Producers Association president and CEO stepping down July 31
Canadian Steel Producers Association President and CEO stepping down July 31.
Nucor increases spot HR price by $10/ton
Nucor announced on Monday, June 1, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled coil will be $1,105 per short ton (st) for the week, up $10/st from last week.
Final Thoughts: Sheet prices still have gas in the tank
Stronger for longer sentiment remains in the house when it comes to flat-rolled steel prices, according to SMU’s latest steel market survey.
Leibowitz on trade: Why I think steel tariffs are failing
If an industry suffers from high labor and energy costs, inefficient facilities, or lower productivity, tariffs do not solve those problems. They only mask them, transferring costs from inefficient producers to consumers.
Hot-rolled coil market participants accept delays, price increases
Participants in the hot-rolled coil spot market revealed that growing discomfort with current market dynamics hasn’t deterred them from conducting spot transactions.
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