Kallanish Steel Weekly

Issue 16, 2025 - This week's editorial: Turkish scrap hits almost 3-year low, US HRC uptrend reverses
Turkish scrap prices plummeted over $25/tonne last week amid weakened sentiment after interest rate hikes, while Chinese hot rolled coil prices fell to a seven-month low as Donald Trump indicated he would raise tariffs …

Issue 15, 2025 - This week's editorial: US-China trade war plateaus, government seizes British Steel
Chinese steel prices plunged last week after the US-China tariff tit for tat went into overdrive, while Turkish scrap prices went into free fall amid weak steel demand and cheap imported billet. The UK government meanwhile …

Issue 14, 2025 - This week's editorial: Trade war floors global sentiment, China eyes VAT crackdown
The global trade war moved up a gear last week as the US 25% tariff on car imports went into effect and President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited “reciprocal” tariff plan, which however exempted steel. …

Issue 13, 2025 - This week's editorial: EU tightens safeguards, US tariffs spook carmakers
The European Commission confirmed tighter steel safeguard measures last week, sparking a mixed reaction, while the US announced a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, spooking European carmakers which are already suffering tough market conditions that reflect on …
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Anonymous
Very good overview of the weekly steel market.
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