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The UK government announced plans to introduce new legislation that could allow British Steel to return to public ownership for the first time since its privatization in 1988. The proposed legislation, expected to be…
Australia's Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science accepted the Anti-Dumping Commission's final recommendations to impose anti-dumping duties ranging from 38.1pct to 79pct on HRC imports from China, according to…
Turkey's steel exports decreased by 6.8pct YoY to 3.5 mln tons in the first quarter of 2026, while export revenues fell by 9.4pct to USD 2.3 bln, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). In March…
Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has notified the extension of its safeguard measure on imports of hot-rolled steel, maintaining an additional duty of 19pct under WTO rules. The measure, which applies to…
Salzgitter AG has received approval from the European Commission to acquire sole control of Huttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) under the EU Merger Regulation. The transaction, which relates mainly to semi-finished…
Egypt has increased natural gas prices for several energy-intensive industries effective May, according to a prime ministerial decree, as the country faces rising energy import costs. Under the new pricing, gas rates…
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement (FTA), reducing tariffs on a wide range of goods, including iron, steel and raw materials used in steel production. Under the agreement, tariffs will be cut or…
Iran has suspended exports of steel slabs and flat products until May 30, 2026, according to an official directive issued by the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO). The directive mandates an immediate halt to…
CARES, internationally renowned certification authority, has introduced a new product verification service aimed at helping steel producers and supply chain participants comply with emerging carbon reporting…
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has secured a stay on an antitrust investigation from the Madras High Court after challenging the process followed by India's competition regulator, according to a Reuters report. In its…
Saudi billet producer Al Qaryan Steel has obtained certification for its billets under the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) and the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM), issued by CARES. The certifications, valid…
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has decided to continue anti-dumping duties on imports of continuous casting steel billets from China into Pakistan, following the conclusion of a sunset review. The review…
Egypt's Ezz Steel has increased rebar prices in the domestic market, reflecting rising costs and policy-driven supply constraints. The company raised its rebar offer to EGP 39,850 (USD 769) per ton EXW, up from EGP…
China will step up efforts to address "involution-style" competition in its steel sector by tightening crude steel output controls and advancing capacity governance reforms, China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) vice…
U.S. Steel plans to restart the Gary Tin Mill at its Gary Works facility, aiming to increase domestic tin mill production and strengthen supply availability for US customers. The company said the restart will depend on…
The EU has reached a preliminary deal to significantly tighten steel import measures, aiming to curb the impact of global overcapacity by sharply reducing quotas and increasing tariffs on excess shipments. Under the…
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the final results of its antidumping duty administrative review on rebar imports from Turkey. The review found that certain Turkish producers/exporters sold rebar at…
The European Commission (EC) has published the first reference price for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificates, setting the Q1 2026 level at EUR 75.36 (USD 88.2) per ton. The price is based on the…
Tata Steel Nederland has temporarily shut down its Direct Sheet Plant (DSP) at the IJmuiden site following elevated emissions, the company said in a statement. The shutdown was implemented after measurements showed that…
Turkey imported 3.1 mln tons of ferrous scrap in the first two months of 2026, up 3.3pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The United States remained the largest supplier, shipping…
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