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Steel and Aluminium Mar, 17, 2025 0

Year starts well for Brazil’s steel; imports and U.S. concern

The year 2025 began on a favorable note for Brazil’s steel industry, primarily buoyed by an increase in domestic consumption, a recurring trend during this period. However, new uncertainties loom.…
Steel and Aluminium Mar, 13, 2025 0

Brazil denounces U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum as unjustified, misguided

The Lula administration responded on Wednesday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% import tariff on all steel and aluminum exports to the United States. In a…
Steel and Aluminium Feb, 13, 2025 0

Trump’s Tariffs May Cut Brazilian Steel Exports by Up to $700 Million

According to estimates from Bradesco’s Research and Economic Studies Department, the 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on steel imports could decrease Bradesco’s Brazilian steel exports by up…
Steel and Aluminium Feb, 12, 2025 0

FT: EU to Retaliate Against US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

The European Union (EU) announced today that it will retaliate against the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports with “firm and proportionate countermeasures” as officials…
Steel and Aluminium Feb, 10, 2025 0

Trump to Announce 25% Tariffs on All Steel and Aluminum Imports

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday (9) that he will impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with the official announcement expected on Monday (10). In…
Steel and Aluminium Feb, 05, 2025 0

With Trump, Chinese Steel May Be Redirected to the Brazilian Market

The recent protectionist policies adopted by President Donald Trump’s administration, including imposing an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, have raised concerns in the Brazilian steel sector. With restrictions on…
Steel and Aluminium Dec, 17, 2024 0

Brazil’s Steel Production Rises 5.6% in 2024, but Exports Fall

From January to November 2024, Brazil’s crude steel production reached 31.1 million tons (Mt), a 5.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. According to data from the Instituto…
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Steel and Aluminium Dec, 17, 2024 0

Scrap: Exports Fall in November, but Crude Steel Production Grows in the Year

Exports of ferrous scrap and recycled materials used in steel production persisted in the downward trend observed in recent months amid an uncertain international economic environment. In November, 45,338 tons…
Steel and Aluminium Nov, 05, 2024 1

U.S. election outcome critical for Brazilian steel exports

The result of this Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election has significant potential to impact Brazil’s steel industry. Depending on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump prevails, the sector may either see…
Steel and Aluminium Oct, 24, 2024 0

Brazil raises import duty on 11 steel products

After over a year of analysis, the Executive Management Committee (Gecex) of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) raised Brazil’s import tax to 25% for 11 types of iron and steel…