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 …

Issue 12, 2025 - This week's editorial: EU issues long-awaited steel plan, political unrest hits Türkiye

I hope you were buckled up, folks, because the steel market last week took quite an eventful ride! The European Commission published its hugely-anticipated Steel and Metals Action Plan, which caused delight and disappointment in …

Issue 11, 2025 - This week's editorial: US attracts further imports, EU announces trade measures

US 25% blanket steel tariffs went into force last week, drawing retaliation from major trade partners Canada and the EU, and intensifying US President Donald Trump’s trade war. US hot rolled coil prices remained steady on-week …

Issue 10, 2025 - This week's editorial: Global trade war fuels price increases, ignoring weaker fundamentals 

The European flat market displays a state of inertia as it anticipates upcoming price increases due to the European Commission's impending safeguard review announcement. However, the steel industry in Europe continues to grapple with fundamental challenges, …