CBAM: From Climate Protection to Steel Protectionism – Stainless Espresso

Apr 7, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

7 April 2026 – The US government last week announced adjustments to its Section 232 tariffs, affecting in particular derivatives of steel, aluminium, and copper. CBAM: from climate protection to steel protectionism – how the EU steel lobby is pushing for...

EU ETS: European Commission Without a Plan Applies a Sticking Plaster – Stainless Espresso

Apr 2, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

1 April 2026 – On 1 April, the European Commission proposed ending the systematic cancellation of surplus CO2 allowances held in the Emissions Trading System’s Market Stability Reserve (MSR). A one-sentence piece of legislation, with no impact assessment...

Asian Stainless Steel Market Expects Stronger Demand – Stainless Espresso

Apr 1, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

1 April 2026 – The Asian stainless steel market is expecting a significant uptick in demand for the second quarter of 2026. Indonesia’s nickel industry is facing a sulphur problem. EU Safeguard successor: Wasn’t something supposed to happen on 1...

First CBAM Quarter of 2026 Ends Today – Stainless Espresso

Mar 31, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

31 March 2026 – The European carbon tax CBAM, which came into force on 1 January 2026, reaches the end of its first quarter today. But with it ends what the Commission would have us believe was a success story. CBAM has now been in effect for 14 weeks, and still...

Gulf conflict hits steel and aluminium mills in the region – Stainless Espresso

Mar 30, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

30 March 2026 – In response to Israeli missile strikes, Iran attacked and damaged two major aluminium mills in the Gulf region over the weekend. Aluminium prices jump higher. Will the Thyssenkrupp and Jindal Steel deal fail over pension liabilities? Source