In January-June 2025, Spanish steel enterprises increased steel production by 5.4% compared to the same period in 2024, to 6.58 million tons. Thus, the country ranks 15th in the WorldSteel Association’s global ranking of steel-producing countries (70).In June, Spanish steelmakers produced 1.11 milli Read More

Chinese steelmakers are getting around tariffs in countries like Indonesia and Turkey by actively exporting semi-finished products, Reuters reports.According to industry sources, this tactic undermines barriers against the flow of cheap Chinese metal. It also causes concern in Beijing due to the sha Read More

At the beginning of July, the global rebar market is showing mixed dynamics. Turkey recorded its lowest prices since the beginning of the year due to weak demand and export problems. Europe is experiencing a seasonal lull. In contrast, the US is seeing price growth due to new trade barriers, while t Read More

Steel market participants and industry observers warn that the new EU state aid framework program designed to support the Clean Industry Agreement (CISAF) could be undermined by uneven implementation at the national level, Fastmarkets reports.Eurometal President Alexandre Julius noted that the assoc Read More

In May 2025, Austrian steel companies increased steel production by 12.2% compared to the previous month, to 690 thousand tons. Compared to May 2024, the figure increased by 6.2%. Thus, the country ranks 21st in the WorldSteel global ranking of steel producers.During January-May, steel production by Read More

Canada may increase countervailing duties on U.S.-made steel and aluminum if it fails to reach a broader trade agreement with the Trump administration within a set timeframe. This is stated in the message of the government of the country.In early June, Donald Trump doubled duties on steel and alumin Read More

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, who met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on June 12, expressed hope that an agreement with the United States to reduce tariffs on imports of British cars could soon be reached, but negotiations on steel are still ahead. This was reported by Bloomb Read More

At least three major US steel companies – Steel Dynamics, Commercial Metals Company (CMC) and Gerdau Long Steel North America – have announced a $60 per short tonne price increase for rebar. Kallanish reports this with reference to the companies’ letters to customers.In addition to the basic increas Read More