State of the Union 2025: A Speech Full of Contradictions – Stainless Espresso

Sep 10, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

10 September 2025 – Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her 2025 State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The speech was full of contradictions and empty phrases straight out of her PR department. CBAM...

EU Slab Imports Facing Trade Defense Action? – Stainless Espresso

Sep 9, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

9 September 2025 – For years, EU steelmakers have been importing substantial volumes of steel slabs, including from Russia. Now, German steel giant thyssenkrupp has called on the German government and the European Union to take measures against this practice....

Expansion of US Section 232 Tariffs: Did the EU Really Know Nothing? – Stainless Espresso

Sep 8, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

8 September 2025 – Last Friday, US aluminum premiums once again recorded an increase to a new all-time high, continuing the upward trend that has persisted for months. Was the European Union really unaware of the extension of Section 232 tariffs on steel and...

US Aluminum Premiums Jump Back Up – Stainless Espresso

Sep 5, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

5 September 2025 – After a brief dip, US Midwest Aluminum Premiums have surged again. Aluminum prices on the LME and SHFE remain stable at high levels. German criticism of Brussels’ quota plans is growing louder. US Aluminum Premiums Jump Back Up After the...

Stainless Steel Demand Continues to Rise at the Start of Peak Season – Stainless Espresso

Sep 4, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

4 September 2025 – Demand for stainless steel in China was already climbing in August. With the start of the peak season, further growth is forecast. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced an industry summit for steel and automotive manufacturers –...

Rumors of an EU Safeguard Successor from January 2026 – Stainless Espresso

Sep 3, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

3 September 2025 – When it comes to excessive demands and spreading rumors, the EU steel lobby is always at the forefront. This time, the discussion centers on a potential successor to the EU Safeguard measure as early as January 2026. But is that even possible?...

Are Export Restrictions on Scrap Really Justified? – Stainless Espresso

Sep 2, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

2 September 2025 – For some time now, European steel producers have been pushing for an export ban on steel scrap. The domestic recycling industry, however, is strongly opposed. So far, the EU has tended to side with the steelmakers – even though the...

Nickel Prices Rise on LME and SHFE – Stainless Espresso

Sep 1, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

1 September 2025 – Nickel prices on the European commodity exchange LME rose sharply in the last week of August compared to the previous week. Prices on the SHFE are also moving upward. Meanwhile, thyssenkrupp is pushing for a weakening of the EU Emissions...

Stainless Steel Prices Rising Worldwide – Stainless Espresso

Aug 29, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

29 August 2025 – Stainless steel prices have continued to climb in recent days. Price increases are being reported not only from Europe but also from Asia. EU CBAM: Is this still even legal? Have Your Say – the Commission’s consultations on CBAM...

Industrial Policy in Europe – Expert Report Casts a Dark Shadow over the European Commission – Stainless Espresso

Aug 28, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

28 August 2025 – A new report by the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) casts a significant shadow over the European Commission’s industrial and trade policy in recent years. Meanwhile, iron ore...