Stainless Espresso: EU stainless steel becomes more expensive
October 5, 2021 – Prices for European stainless steel increased again in September. Looking at the EU alloy surcharges, which have increased by more than 60% in some cases since January 2021, further price increases can be expected on the domestic market in...
Stainless Espresso: No more magnesium or the EU’s growing raw material dilemma
October 4, 2021 – The LME started the week relatively quiet. In the U.S.-EU steel dispute, the views are still far apart – at least the consensus is that an agreement must be reached. And EU aluminum producers are running out of magnesium in two months,...
Stainless Espresso: Deal on aluminum tariffs must include protection from China
October 1, 2021 – End of EU-U.S. punitive aluminum tariffs only on condition that Chinese aluminum products are subject to strict import controls? European Commission (EC), however, wants to suspend anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled. EU steel...