Romanian Ministry of Economy to support steel industry plans

Romania’s Ministry of Economy to Launch State Aid Programs for Energy-Intensive Industries The Romanian Ministry of Economy is preparing to launch two state aid programs for energy-intensive industries, including the steel industry. The programs will provide financial support from government and European funds to help these industries overcome their difficult economic situation. The state aid […]

European Council votes to complete CBAM legislation

The Council of the European Union (EU) voted on April 26, 2023 to pass the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The CBAM is a new EU policy that will put a price on carbon emissions from imported goods. The CBAM is designed to prevent carbon leakage, which is the phenomenon of companies moving their production […]

The Turkish Steel Industry: A Tale of Two Price Hikes

The Turkish steel industry has been through a roller coaster ride in recent months. In September 2022, the Turkish government increased energy prices, which caused a sharp drop in steel production. The industry was already struggling due to the global economic slowdown, and the price hike was the final straw for many producers. In an […]

US and EU reached steel and aluminum tariff quotas through TRQ

The United States and the European Union recently reached an agreement on steel and aluminum tariffs. The agreement, which was signed by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission, establishes a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for steel and aluminum imports from the EU. Under the TRQ, the United States will […]

Preturile HRC din EU

Prețurile pentru rolele laminate la cald din oțel în Europa de Nord au crescut în cursul săptămânii până vineri, 19 februarie, susținute de comenzi importante pentru producătorii interni și de o cerere solidă din piata. În acelasi timp prețurile din sudul regiunii au fost stabile în aceeași perioadă. Calculat indicele zilnic al HRC din oțel, […]