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• CBM: New UK steel quotas risk supply shortages and rising costs The Confederation of British Metalworking (CBM) has raised serious concerns about the UK's proposed steel trade measures, warning that quota cuts could disrupt supply chains and increase costs for downstream industries.In a letter to the Department of Business and Trade, the CBM said planned... 13.04.2026  12:00

• Swiss Steel supplies reinforcement for reconstruction of Heligoland West Pier Swiss steel company Swiss Steel Group has announced the supply of 2,500 tonnes of corrosion-resistant reinforcement for the reconstruction of the Heligoland West Pier, a key coastal defense project.Approximately 2,500 tonnes of Top12 reinforcing steel from the Swiss Steel Group is being used in the... 13.04.2026  12:00

• China Railways FAI rose 5.1 percent to 137.9 billion yuan in 1Q 2026 China Railway Corporation (CRC) announced that the total fixed capital investment (FAI) in China's railways between January and March this year was 137.9 billion yuan ($20.0 billion), up 5.1% year-on-year.CRC said it will promote major railway construction projects in accordance with the 15th... 13.04.2026  11:00

• Turkey's iron ore imports rose 65.7 percent in January-February 2026, signaling diversification Turkey's iron ore imports totaled 965,983 metric tons in February this year, up 4.1 percent from January and up 180.9 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, revenue from these imports totaled $106.6 million, an increase... 13.04.2026  11:00

• Car production in Argentina rose 40.8 percent in March, driven by rising exports and domestic sales. According to the Argentine Vehicle Manufacturers Association (ADEFA), Argentina produced 41,716 units (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) in March, up 40.8 percent from the 29,632 units produced in February.Exports increased 66.6 percent to 26,646 units, while domestic sales increased... 10.04.2026  19:00

• GSCC launches review to update global steel emissions standards The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has launched a comprehensive two-year review of its Steel Climate Standard, the global benchmark used to measure and report carbon emissions in the steel industry. Initially adopted in August 2023, the framework provided the basis for independently verified... 10.04.2026  18:00

• 7 Steel Nordic enters the Czech market with the first supply of reinforcement 7 Steel Nordic Manufacturing announced that it is preparing the first batch of steel products to the Czech Republic, which marks the beginning of a new long-term market channel. The initial delivery consists of approximately 1,200 tonnes of rebar and coils produced at the Mo and Rana rolling... 10.04.2026  17:00

• EU closes valve quota loophole with new regulation and introduces new codes The European Commission has made targeted changes to its steel protection regime to eliminate the practice of circumventing rebar imports in order to restore the effectiveness of tariff quotas (TRQs) and prevent market distortions.According to the Commission, rebar products traditionally imported... 10.04.2026  17:00

• US distributes final CVD orders for rebar imports from Algeria The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the final results of its administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on rebar from Algeria.The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that countervailing subsidies were provided to manufacturers and exporters of Algerian rebar... 10.04.2026  16:00

• Ukraine reports a 5.9% increase in pig iron production for January-March 2026 In March of this year, pig iron production in Ukraine amounted to 690.2 thousand tons, an increase of 22.8% month-on-month and 22.5% year-on-year, according to the Ukrainian metallurgical association Ukrmetallurgprom.In this month, steel production in the country increased by 36.4% compared to the... 10.04.2026  16:00