CBAM Costs: Dutch Parliament Calls on Government to Act – Stainless Espresso

Mar 6, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

6 March 2026 – Prices for steel from Europe continue to rise. EU steel producers are demanding what amounts to an “unconditional basic income” from the Commission. High CBAM costs: the Dutch Parliament calls on the government to take action....

Parliament Suspends Work on EU-US Trade Deal – Stainless Espresso

Mar 5, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

5 March 2026 – The European Parliament’s trade committee has once again suspended work on the EU-US trade deal despite opposition from the European People’s Party. Asian base metals moved sideways on Thursday. China announced plans to gradually...

Aluminium Prices Rise Sharply – Stainless Espresso

Mar 4, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

4 March 2026 – The conflict between the United States and Iran is currently pushing aluminium prices higher. Instead of granting an exemption under CBAM, the European Commission now intends to suspend MFN tariffs on fertilizers, while simultaneously...

IAA: A Regulation for Big Industry – Stainless Espresso

Mar 3, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

3 March 2026 – The newly leaked draft of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) once again favors major European corporations, disadvantages SMEs, and unmistakably bears a French signature. German crude steel production is rising – yet the industry continues...

EU ETS: Calls for Suspension Grow Louder – Stainless Espresso

Mar 2, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

2 March 2026 – Asian base metals showed positive movement with slight gains on Monday. EU ETS: calls for suspension are growing louder. Are stainless steel imports into the EU really rising – or what is a data provider trying to achieve by spreading false...