Stephen Barlas

2 months ago | thefabricator.com | Stephen Barlas

President Donald Trump delayed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, including on steel and aluminum, just two days after he imposed them. Mexico and Canada are the two biggest steel exporters to the U.S. The delay was for one month, until March 1. But Mexico and Canada were moving quickly to assuage Trump’s unhappiness, which has to do with both their failures to stop fentanyl and illegal immigrants through the U.S.’s southern and northern borders.

Jan 8, 2025 | thefabricator.com | Stephen Barlas

U.S. metal fabricators face substantial supply chain pricing threats in 2025 given President Donald Trump’s promise to go hog wild with new tariffs apparently on every country in the world. Higher prices for steel and aluminum from some countries are probably on the way, but not all countries. Take Canada, which, along with Mexico, has been a prime target for Trump’s tariff threats, not just for steel and aluminum exports, but for all products.

Dec 30, 2024 | undergroundinfrastructure.com | Stephen Barlas

December 2024 Vol. 79 No. 12 Washington Watch By Stephen Barlas, Contributing Editor, Washington, D.C. (UI) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just gave a big boost to interstate pipelines that are considering new connections between shale fields and customers.

Dec 6, 2024 | thefabricator.com | Stephen Barlas

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to go on a tariff binge upon arriving at the White House on Jan. 20. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 25% on both Canada and Mexico, who happen to be the No. 1 and No. 3 exporters of steel to the U.S., based on statistics from the U.S. International Trade Administration. Canada exported 5.9 million metric tons of steel to the U.S. in 2024 through November, followed by Brazil at 4.1 million metric tons and Mexico at 3.2 million metric tons.

Nov 24, 2024 | pgjonline.com | Stephen Barlas

By Stephen Barlas, Contributing Editor, Governmental Affairs(P&GJ) – Last July 24, the five commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) journeyed up to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for what could have been a difficult hearing. The committee was controlled by Republicans. The independent FERC was controlled, more or less, by the three commissioners appointed by Democrats, led by Chairman Willie Phillips.