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U.S. Refuses Renewal of USMCA Unless Changes Are Made
01 July 2026 - The U.S. refused to renew the agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada (USMCA) after the USMCA Free Trade Commission met virtually today to conduct a joint review, said U.S. Ambassador Jamieson Greer in a statement.
EU Tightens Steel Import Quotas, Raises Tariffs on Excess Volumes
01 July 2026 - The European Union, effective today, has limited its tariff-free steel quota and increased the levy above that quota in several categories of steel products, reported the Wall Street Journal.
ArcelorMittal, Two Others, Say European Manufacturing Imperiled Without Changes to Emissions Trading System
17 June 2026 - Three European steelmakers on Wednesday called for reforms to the European Union’s emissions trading system, warning that without changes, the EU could face a 30% to 40% decline in steel-intensive manufacturing.
Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Copper Imports
03 June 2026 - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation which adjusts certain tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and copper.
European Parliament Takes Measures to Safeguard EU Steel Market
21 May 2026 - The European Parliament announced it has passed legislation with the intent to protect the EU steel industry from a global steel surplus, scheduled to go into effect after current safeguards expire on 30 June 2026.
Steel Industry Reps to Deliver Testimony in Section 301 Investigation
06 May 2026 - Representatives of the U.S. steel industry are expected to testify Thursday as to the detrimental effects of excess industrial capacity and production in 16 economies, including China, the EU, Mexico and Japan.
Jindal, thyssenkrupp Halt Sale Talks
03 May 2026 - thyssenkrupp AG and Jindal International Steel have ended discussions on a sale of thyssenkrupp’s steel business to Jindal, saying that the conditions underpinning the initial talks have changed, and for the better.
