Trade Commissioner: EU Wants US on Board for “Very Strong” Steel Protections – Stainless Espresso

Sep 19, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

19 September 2025 – The so far rather unsuccessful EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič recently gave a very confused interview to the political magazine EURACTIV under the headline “EU wants US onside for ‘very strong’ steel protections, says...

CBAM: Is the EU-India Deal on CBAM Really a Big Deal? – Stainless Espresso

Sep 18, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

18 September 2025 – Is the so-called “big deal” between the Indian government and the European Union on CBAM really a deal, or just hot air? The EU’s external trade balance in steel was almost even in 2024. Source

German Steel Giant Receives Takeover Offer from India – Stainless Espresso

Sep 17, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

17 September 2025 – The German group thyssenkrupp is reported to have received a takeover offer from India, but many questions and concerns remain. German steelmaker with new chairman of the board. EU Commission faces two votes of no confidence in October....

Aluminium Scrap: Calls for 30% Export Tax – Stainless Espresso

Sep 16, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

16 September 2025 – In the EU, calls are being made for a 30% export tax on aluminium scrap – whilst domestic producers at the same time are exporting significant volumes of unprocessed aluminium. EUROFER Report Economic and Steel Market Outlook 2025/2026...

EU Steel Mills: Turnover Increase of 50% – Stainless Espresso

Sep 15, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

15 September 2025 – In recent years, EU steel mills have been able to increase their turnover by more than 50%, while producing less and less crude steel. At the same time, with their excessive trade defense demands, they are putting their own customers under...