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European steel sector on high alert amid slow-moving trade negotiation
The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EU’s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US.
Could defence demand fuel a German steel revival post-tariffs?
US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom?
Trump doubles US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%
The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month.
European steel stocks rebound as Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50%
The share prices of European steel companies, including Thyssenkrupp and ArcelorMittal, all rose on Wednesday morning.
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EU 'strongly regrets' Trump's 50% steel and aluminium tariff hike
During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will double tariffs on steel imports. Afterwards, he announced the same for aluminium. The measure, which would hit Europe hard, is supposed to come into force on 4 June.
India's steel expansion plans could threaten global emissions goals
Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners and losers: The long game of US-EU trade conflicts
The current trade war between the US and the EU is nothing new. Five major disputes have pitted the two economic powers against one another. So how did they turn out?
Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK
The UK government said on Tuesday that it had bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.”
China warns UK government to treat owners of British Steel fairly
The warning comes two days after the UK government took control of Chinese-owned British Steel using emergency powers.
Chinese investment in the UK will face 'high trust bar', says minister
Chinese firms will have to fulfil strict criteria when investing in key sectors in the UK in the future, said the UK government after the rescue of British Steel.
UK government not ruling out nationalising key British steel plant
The UK government has faced increasing pressure to preserve the country's own steelmaking industry, in order to reduce dependence on other countries for the metal.
EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
President Trump orders review into Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel
The two companies sued the US government in January after then president Joe Biden halted the Japanese purchase in the name of national security.
EU watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports amid trade war
As reciprocal tariffs kick in, the EU is expecting goods formerly destined for the US to seek EU markets, with Chinese renewables, steel and electronics topping a list of products the Commission is keeping its eye on.
British Steel closes plant after failing to get UK government help
More than 2,000 jobs are at risk as Britain's second-biggest steelmaker failed to get an agreement with the UK government to support further operations.
Who are the EU’s top iron and steel trade partners?
Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners.