Von der Leyen: Phasing Out Nuclear Power Was a Strategic Mistake – Stainless Espresso

Mar 11, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

11 March 2026 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described Europe’s move away from nuclear power as a “strategic mistake.” Has the time finally come for logic to replace ideology from Brussels? Meanwhile, base metals...

Global Steel and Stainless Steel Demand Is Growing – Stainless Espresso

Mar 10, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

10 March 2026 – Forecasts pointing to rising global demand for steel and stainless steel in 2026 may prove accurate. In the stainless steel sector, several regions could even face supply shortages. Association warns: CBAM acting as a penalty tariff, import costs...

Aluminium Prices Approach All-Time High – Stainless Espresso

Mar 9, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

9 March 2026 – The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other is continuing to push aluminium prices higher, bringing them close to the record levels reached in 2022. Meanwhile, a Member of the European Parliament has filed a...

CBAM Costs: Dutch Parliament Calls on Government to Act – Stainless Espresso

Mar 6, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

6 March 2026 – Prices for steel from Europe continue to rise. EU steel producers are demanding what amounts to an “unconditional basic income” from the Commission. High CBAM costs: the Dutch Parliament calls on the government to take action....

Parliament Suspends Work on EU-US Trade Deal – Stainless Espresso

Mar 5, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

5 March 2026 – The European Parliament’s trade committee has once again suspended work on the EU-US trade deal despite opposition from the European People’s Party. Asian base metals moved sideways on Thursday. China announced plans to gradually...

Aluminium Prices Rise Sharply – Stainless Espresso

Mar 4, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

4 March 2026 – The conflict between the United States and Iran is currently pushing aluminium prices higher. Instead of granting an exemption under CBAM, the European Commission now intends to suspend MFN tariffs on fertilizers, while simultaneously...

IAA: A Regulation for Big Industry – Stainless Espresso

Mar 3, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

3 March 2026 – The newly leaked draft of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) once again favors major European corporations, disadvantages SMEs, and unmistakably bears a French signature. German crude steel production is rising – yet the industry continues...

EU ETS: Calls for Suspension Grow Louder – Stainless Espresso

Mar 2, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

2 March 2026 – Asian base metals showed positive movement with slight gains on Monday. EU ETS: calls for suspension are growing louder. Are stainless steel imports into the EU really rising – or what is a data provider trying to achieve by spreading false...

EU Steelmakers’ Demands Are Becoming Increasingly Brazen – Stainless Espresso

Feb 27, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

27 February 2026 – Asian base metals moved sideways on Friday. Meanwhile, the almost daily expanding list of demands from EU steelmakers is becoming increasingly bold – at the direct expense of their own customers. Source

Slab Imports into the EU Surge Sharply – Stainless Espresso

Feb 26, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

26 February 2026 – Imports of steel and stainless steel slabs by European steelmakers rose by more than 35% in 2025, surpassing even 2019 levels. Base metals continue to develop positively. EU expects the US to lift certain steel and aluminum tariffs....