1+ week, 1+ day ago   (647+ words) Written by Stephen Miller The market activity for pig iron imports in the US has been limited recently. However, there have been two cargoes transacted from Brazil as well as continuing imports from India. According to sources with whom SMU…...

1+ week, 5+ 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…...

3+ week, 18+ 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (326+ words) Written by Ethan Bernard The US Commerce Department is seeking additional comments on 14 derivative items for possible Section 232 duties. Comments may be submitted at any time but must be received by Aug. 27, Commerce said. The Bureau of Industry and Security…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (400+ words) Written by Laura Miller The US Commerce Department has postponed making its preliminary margin determinations in the tin mill products trade case. The agency launched the trade case in May after U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers (USW) requested dumping investigations…...

1+ mon, 6+ 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, 1+ week ago   (334+ words) Written by Laura Miller US anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from four countries will remain in place for another five years. The continuation of the duties comes after the US International Trade Commission’s…...

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, 2+ week ago   (473+ words) Written by Laura Miller Steel and many steelmaking raw materials have been spared from additional forced labor Section 301 tariffs. The Trump administration acted on Thursday, July 23, to impose additional tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 nations for their actions, or lack thereof, to…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (848+ words) Written by Ethan Bernard Steel Dynamics Inc.’s (SDI’s) executives said they are working with the Trump administration toward keeping a robust trade policy that favors US products. They also said that scrap supply in the US remains “ample.” “Regarding…...