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SMA Applauds Efforts to Determine if Steel Imports Should be Restricted on National Security Grounds

Washington, D.C.  – The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) is pleased to see today’s executive order from President Trump. “This demonstrates that the administration recognizes the vital role that the domestic steel industry plays in our country’s national security,” said SMA president Philip K. Bell. Bell added “By invoking this portion of U.S. trade law, Section …

Brazil: Worries about impact of steel imports on local productivity

Alacero-Santiago, Chile. August 22th, 2013. In a press release issued this week, Instituto Aço Brasil revised its outlook for 2013, because of the weak growth of the local demand. Crude steel production is expected to reach 34.5 million tons, a figure similar to 2012. Brazilian steel exports, meanwhile, would reach 8.5 million tons, down 13% versus 2012. Steel …