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...

Steel Tariffs: European Parliament Approves Compromise Proposal – Breaking News

May 19, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

19 May 2026 – In its first reading today, the European Parliament approved the compromise proposal negotiated with the Council for the introduction of steel tariffs of 50% and a reduction in quotas. Of the 661 votes cast, 606 were in favour, 16 against, and 39...

Forced Purchasing: Brussels Wants to Dictate Supply Chains – Stainless Espresso

May 19, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

19 May 2026 – Forced Purchasing: The EU Commission in Brussels wants to dictate to companies in future from whom they are allowed to buy. What is being sold as a geopolitical resilience strategy is, in truth, central-planning thinking in new clothing. Steel...

EU Criticizes Australia’s Steel Safeguard Over Allegedly Missing Evidence – Stainless Espresso

May 18, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

18 May 2026 – Last week, the EU sharply criticized Australia’s investigations into the introduction of a safeguard measure on certain steel derivatives, citing allegedly insufficient evidence. Another example of the Commission’s double standards on...