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Brazil's wire rod exports increased in JanuaryExports of wire rod from Brazil reached 69,600 tons in January 2026 against 28,000 tons in December 2025, according to the SECEX foreign trade agency.The increase reflects an increase in exports to the United States (39,800 tons at $683/t) versus 3,900 tons at $702/t in December.The remaining…
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US cancels AD order for wire rod from UkraineThe U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced that it will cancel the administrative review of the Anti-dumping Duty (AD) order on carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Ukraine from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.DOC decided to cancel the administrative review of the AD ruling because…
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Salzgitter expands presence in the defense sector with the acquisition of Thyrolf & UhleGerman steel manufacturer Salzgitter AG has announced the strategic acquisition of Thyrolf & Uhle GmbH, a mid-sized steel processing specialist based in Dessau-Rosslau, Germany, as part of its efforts to expand its presence in the defense sector.Thyrolf & Uhle operates a facility capable of…
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Export orders for new vessels in Japan decreased by 69.8 percent in January 2026 compared to DecemberAccording to data released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese new ship export orders in January this year decreased by 69.8 percent in tonnage compared to the previous month, decreasing to eight bulk carriers and one oil tanker compared to 27 vessels registered in December…
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European Commission provides €390 million to save Acciaierie d'ItaliaAccording to a recent statement by the European Commission, it has provided Italian steelmaker Acciaierie d'Italia (formerly Ilva) with a €390 million loan to cover its operating costs until a new operator is selected.The decision follows a proposed revision to the 2014 Rescue and Restructuring…
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Voestalpine achieved a higher net profit for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2025-26The Austrian steel company Voestalpine AG has announced financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025-26 fiscal year.The company's net profit for the third quarter amounted to € 259 million, an increase of 25.1% year-on-year. In the specified period, the company's revenue amounted…
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Von der Leyen: EU ETS proves that decarbonization and competitiveness can develop togetherEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), saying it demonstrates how decarbonization and industrial competitiveness can develop in parallel.Speaking at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp on 11 February 2026, she said emissions from…
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Ukraine reports a decrease in pig iron production by 7.6% in January 2026In January of this year, pig iron production in Ukraine amounted to 550,000 tons, which is 21.0% less month-on-month and 7.6% less year-on-year, according to data published by the Ukrainian Steel Association Ukrmetallurgprom.In this month, the country's steel production fell by 14.4% compared to…
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Danieli announces successful launch of Roofings Rolling Mills in UgandaThe Italian Danieli plant has announced the successful launch of a new cold mill complex supplied to Ugandan steel manufacturer Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd. According to Danieli, the complex has achieved stable operation and ensures consistent quality of flat products.Background and Project…
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The European Parliament has agreed on the terms of a trade deal between the EU and the United States.According to media reports, the European Parliament has reached a compromise on the terms of the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement, originally concluded in July 2025, unblocking legislative progress after earlier delays.According to the terms agreed by the political groups in the…
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