Millions in Donations: European Steel Coming to the White House? – Stainless Espresso

Apr 9, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

9 April 2026 – As the New York Times reported yesterday, the steel for the White House’s new ballroom is set to come not from the United States but from Europe – from the world’s second-largest steel producer. Green steel or green-washing?...

Maximum Intransparency: CBAM Price for Q1 2026 Published – Stainless Espresso

Apr 8, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

8 April 2026 – Yesterday the European Commission published the first certificate price for the CO2 tax CBAM. In doing so, it once again made abundantly clear that transparency is an unwelcome concept at the Commission. Source

CBAM: From Climate Protection to Steel Protectionism – Stainless Espresso

Apr 7, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

7 April 2026 – The US government last week announced adjustments to its Section 232 tariffs, affecting in particular derivatives of steel, aluminium, and copper. CBAM: from climate protection to steel protectionism – how the EU steel lobby is pushing for...

EU ETS: European Commission Without a Plan Applies a Sticking Plaster – Stainless Espresso

Apr 2, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

1 April 2026 – On 1 April, the European Commission proposed ending the systematic cancellation of surplus CO2 allowances held in the Emissions Trading System’s Market Stability Reserve (MSR). A one-sentence piece of legislation, with no impact assessment...

Asian Stainless Steel Market Expects Stronger Demand – Stainless Espresso

Apr 1, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

1 April 2026 – The Asian stainless steel market is expecting a significant uptick in demand for the second quarter of 2026. Indonesia’s nickel industry is facing a sulphur problem. EU Safeguard successor: Wasn’t something supposed to happen on 1...