EU Commission on Steel Tariffs and CBAM: SMEs Are Being Abandoned – Stainless Espresso

May 27, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

27 May 2026 – Base metals continued to show stable sideways movement on Wednesday. The EU Commission’s answer to a parliamentary question on steel tariffs and CBAM shows: SMEs are being abandoned. Source

Indonesia Tightens the Nickel Tap Further – Stainless Espresso

May 26, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

26 May 2026 – The world’s largest nickel producer is nationalizing its ferroalloy exports. Anyone who thought NPI imports were a permanent solution may now have a problem. Base metals on the LME are showing stable sideways movement at the start of trading....

Germany: Debate Over an End to EU ETS and CBAM is Heating up – Stainless Espresso

May 22, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

22 May 2026 – Base metals on the SHFE and LME are showing a stable to friendly trend on Friday. The debate over a possible abolition of EU ETS and CBAM is gathering momentum in the German Bundestag. Source

Aluminum Premiums at New Record High – Stainless Espresso

May 21, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

21 May 2026 – U.S. aluminum premiums rose to a new record high on Wednesday. According to the IAI, aluminum production in the Middle East has collapsed by 40%. Steel producer demands: include semi-finished products in European trade protection. Source

Steel Tariffs: European Parliament Votes for Higher Costs for EU Citizens – Stainless Espresso

May 20, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

20 May 2026 – On Tuesday, the European Parliament approved the introduction of new steel tariffs and quota reductions. What is being marketed as protection for European industry is, in truth, a hidden tax increase – paid for by Europe’s consumers and...