1+ week, 4+ day ago   (525+ words) Written by Laura Miller Vehicle affordability pressures are limiting growth in vehicle volumes, according to Mark Strand, deputy chief economist at Cox Automotive. SUVs, fleet activity, and aftermarket work could support steel demand, he told the audience last week at…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (891+ words) Written by Brett Linton On Monday and Tuesday this week, SMU polled steel buyers on an array of topics, ranging from market prices, demand, and inventories to tariffs, imports, and evolving market events. We are sharing a selection of the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (569+ words) Written by Laura Miller At the SMU Steel Summit in Atlanta on Tuesday, the CEO and executive chairman of Zekelman Industries disputed the view that tariffs broadly damage manufacturers or consumers. He pointed instead to continued profitability among steel-consuming businesses…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (481+ words) Written by Laura Miller Ryerson’s CEO says US reshoring remains in its early stages, despite rising investment in manufacturing capacity. Speaking at the SMU Steel Summit 2026 in Atlanta on Tuesday, Eddie Lehner said the company’s AI-developed Ryerson Demand Reshoring Index…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (1601+ words) Written by Alan Price This is an opinion column. The views in this article are those of an experienced trade attorney on issues of relevance to the steel market. They do not necessarily reflect those of SMU. We welcome you…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1157+ words) Written by Michael Cowden A potential trade deal with Canada and a possible reduction in Section 232 tariffs have rocketed back into the news just a few weeks after it seemed like negotiations between Washington and Ottawa were kaput. I won’t…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (520+ words) Written by Laura Miller Licenses to import steel into the US surged in July to the highest level since May 2025, according to recently released US Commerce Department data. Final June figures show a 3.8% month-on-month decline, while July licenses show a…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (953+ words) Written by Michael Cowden It’s tough to find a new angle to write about in a market that continues to be characterized by the same trends. You know the ones: extremely limited spot tons, long lead times, low inventories, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (424+ words) Written by Brett Linton The amount of raw steel produced by US mills increased last week to the highest rate recorded since early June, according to recently released American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) figures. Domestic production has been historically…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (265+ words) Written by David Schollaert Nucor announced on Monday, Aug. 3, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,155 per short ton (st) for the week, up $10/st from last week. The CSP for HR from CSI on…...