Millions in Donations: European Steel Coming to the White House? – Stainless Espresso

Apr 9, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

9 April 2026 – As the New York Times reported yesterday, the steel for the White House’s new ballroom is set to come not from the United States but from Europe – from the world’s second-largest steel producer. Green steel or green-washing?...

Maximum Intransparency: CBAM Price for Q1 2026 Published – Stainless Espresso

Apr 8, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

8 April 2026 – Yesterday the European Commission published the first certificate price for the CO2 tax CBAM. In doing so, it once again made abundantly clear that transparency is an unwelcome concept at the Commission. Source

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

New EU Safeguard investigation on imports of silicon-electrical steel – Stainless Espresso

Mar 27, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

27 March 2026 – Base metals on the Asian SHFE moved largely sideways on Friday. New EU safeguard investigation launched on imports of silicon-electrical steel. European Parliament votes in favor of the EU-US trade deal. Source

Steel Overcapacity: The Selective and Manipulative Reporting of the OECD – Stainless Espresso

Mar 26, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

26 March 2026 – On Wednesday, European nickel prices recorded a significant increase of around 3.3%. At its 99th session, the doomsday prophets of the OECD once again provided an example of selective and manipulative reporting on alleged overcapacity in steel...

Asian Stainless Steel Prices on the Rise – Stainless Espresso

Mar 25, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

25 March 2026 – Asian stainless steel prices are currently trending upward, following recent price and alloy surcharge increases for April by European mills. SHFE base metal prices were stable to positive on Wednesday. Source