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Will EU Imports Face Tariffs in 2025?

2 months ago | agmetalminer.com | Christopher Rivituso

“The import market is slow right now. We have seen a lot of pressure on imports,” one trader said on January 24. They were referring to the anti-dumping investigation on HRC imports from Japan, Egypt, India and Vietnam, which the European Commission started in August. The move followed a request by the European Steel Association, also known as Eurofer, on behalf of its members.
Swiss Steel Forced to Cut Jobs

2 months ago | agmetalminer.com | Christopher Rivituso

Specialty and stainless longs producer Swiss Steel recently reached an agreement on a plan to reduce the workforce at its production site in Lucerne Canton, in central Switzerland. The move represents another blow to the European steel industry, which continues to struggle. The Lucerne-headquartered company now plans to reduce up to 50 positions at its Emmenbrücke works by Q2 of this year.
Importers Race Against Anti-Dumping Duties

2 months ago | agmetalminer.com | Christopher Rivituso

Steel imports into the European Union rose by an average of more than 12% year on year in the first ten days of Q1 2025. As of January 13, information from Germany-headquartered Metals Consulting International (MCI) indicated that total steel industry import volumes transacted under Tariff Rate Quotas totaled 2.2 million metric tons. This far surpasses the estimated 1.96 million metric tons witnessed over the same period in 2024.
CME & LME Bifurcate With Bets on Tariffs

Jan 20, 2025 | agmetalminer.com | Nichole Bastin

| Posted on | The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) trended sideways overall, with a modest 0.65% decline from December to January. Meanwhile, the price of copper continues to react to new U.S. leadership and potential changes in trade policy. Ahead of President Trump’s inauguration, Comex copper prices started to break out of their sideways range. By mid-January, copper prices hit their highest level since early November.
Initiatives for EU Industry Growth

Jan 16, 2025 | agmetalminer.com | Christopher Rivituso

The EU Steel industry could witness some changes that could strengthen its place in the global steel market. German steelmaker and longs producer Südwest Beteiligungen (SWB) recently announced plans to merge its production and rolling assets with those of the Van Merksteijn Group, headquartered in the Netherlands. It is a move that could have a significantly impact on the EU steel industry, which continues to face numerous challenges.
Aluminum Prices Sideways, Guinea Investments

Jan 15, 2025 | agmetalminer.com | Nichole Bastin

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained consolidated, falling by a modest 1.29% from December to January. Meanwhile, LME aluminum prices continued to trend sideways during the first half of January. The aluminum market remained uncertain during the first few weeks of the new year. Less than a week from Trump’s inauguration, markets appear tentative. Most analysts expect a new round of tariffs from the President, which poses a bullish risk to end-user prices.
Steel Council Aims to Rebuild UK Steel

Jan 14, 2025 | agmetalminer.com | Christopher Rivituso

The UK government’s Department for Business and Trade has set up a committee called the Steel Council to secure long-term steelmaking in the country, where the steel industry continues to struggle. According to a January 7 statement from the ministerial department, the new council will provide advice on rebuilding the sector as well as its upcoming steel strategy.
Nickel Prices Gain Support from Indonesian Nickel Mines

Jan 13, 2025 | agmetalminer.com | Nichole Bastin

| Posted on | The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, retreating by a modest 2.64% from December to January. All of the index’s components trended lower, weighed down by bearish nickel prices throughout the month. Indonesia is currently eyeing substantial output cuts after nickel prices descended beneath the $15k/mt mark.
Steel Prices Could See Impact from Block Nippon Steel Deal

Jan 8, 2025 | agmetalminer.com | Nichole Bastin

The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with a slight downside bias, falling 1.49% from December to January. Meanwhile, the blocked sale of U.S. Steel could significantly affect steel prices in 2025. After the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) came to a split decision, the sale of U.S. steel met a bitter end. In early January, President Biden made good on his promises to block Japan’s Nippon Steel Corporation from acquiring the mill.
Will Safeguards Save EU Steel in 2025?

Dec 31, 2024 | agmetalminer.com | Christopher Rivituso

In response to an ongoing crisis threatening the EU steel industry, the European Commission recently initiated a review of steel safeguards on imports. The move followed a request by 13 member states within the European Union.