This chart shows regional steel price trends in three main regions.
	What is most noticeable is that each of the regions follow similar trends, though there may be time lags involved.
	Earlier in the period, these lags appeared more prevalent, but they appear to be more synchronised in recent years.
	It would appear that regions cannot isolate themselves from global trends in steel prices.
	This is possibly due to economic globalisation, as global economies become tied closer together in economic fortunes.
	However, there is also another reason – international trade, notwithstanding recent trade actions.