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All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Two Named to U. S. Steel Executive Management Team

03 February 2017 - United States Steel Corp. has appointed two senior directors to its executive management team, the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker announced on Friday. 

Essar Algoma CEO Blasts Parent Company's Request to Reopen Sales Process

03 February 2017 - Essar Steel Algoma chief executive Kalyan Ghosh issued a statement Friday criticizing his company’s corporate parent, calling it “opportunistic” for making another pass at the business during late-stage negotaions with a potential buyer.  

Commercial Metals Co. Adds Fence Post Capabilities to New Oklahoma Mill

03 February 2017 - Commercial Metals Co. said it will expand its fence post capacity by adding a new production facility at its new micro-mill in Oklahoma.

Commerce Department OKs Duties on Stainless Sheet, Strip From China

03 February 2017 - The U.S. Department of Commerce has affirmed tariffs of at least 139.5% on stainless sheet and strip from China.

SMS group Wins Contract for US$28 Million Bar Mill Expansion

03 February 2017 - SMS group has been awarded a contract to install a new reheat furnace and finishing area at Steel Dynamics Inc.'s Roanoke, Va., bar mill. 

Engineering Firm Creates New Department to Help Fulfill More Extensive Orders

31 January 2017 - Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Bloom Engineering has appointed a company veteran to lead its newly created project management department.   

This Steelmaker Just Announced its Single Largest Investment Ever

31 January 2017 - U.S-based Charter Steel is investing US$150 million in a new special bar quality mill at its Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, facility, the company announced on Monday. 

SMA: There's Reason to be Cautiously Optimistic About the Domestic Steel Industry

27 January 2017 - Representatives of the Steel Manufacturers Association said the industry is “cautiously optimistic” about its prospects under the Trump administration.  

Judge to Union: Keep Strike Talk to Yourself

26 January 2017 - The judge presiding over Essar Steel Algoma’s creditor protection case has told union officials to refrain from speaking publicly about negotiations and possible labor actions, reports the local news website SooToday.com

Stainless Producer Sheds Indiana Plate Mill

25 January 2017 - Outokumpu has divested its Indiana quarto plate mill for approximately EUR28 million, the stainless steelmaker has announced.

Tenova Wins Order for New Walking Beam Furnace

25 January 2017 - Tenova Inc. has been awarded a contract to design and build a walking beam furnace for NLMK Group’s Pennsylvania mill, the equipment supplier announced on Wednesday. 

Essar Algoma Seeks Wage Cut From Steelworkers Union

23 January 2017 - Canada’s Essar Steel Algoma, which continues to operate under creditor protection, might now headed toward a showdown with the United Steelworkers union.

Harsco Extends, Expands Role at Two Overseas Mills

23 January 2017 - Mill services contractor Harsco Corp. has signed agreements worth more than US$100 million to provide services to mills in China and Brazil, the company announced on Monday. 

Evraz Sees North American Production Fall in 2016

19 January 2017 - Weak demand for rail and tube, along with extended outages, led to a 24 percent decline in crude steel production at Evraz’s two North American mini-mills. 

Former U.S. Steel Executive Will Oversee Federal Reserve Bank

19 January 2017 - Retired U. S. Steel Corp. chairman and chief executive John P. Surma has been named chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Ross: 'I Am Not Anti-Trade. But I Am Pro Sensible Trade.'

18 January 2017 - NAFTA ought to be change and that the U.S. should trade freely with countries that play by the rules while punishing those that don't, Commerce Secretary nominee Wilbur Ross said during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, reports The Washington Post. 

Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipments Increased in 2016

17 January 2017 - The Soo Locks, which are a vital link between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes, have closed for annual maintenance, marking the end of the 2016 shipping season. And while overall cargo volumes were down, iron ore shipments increased 7.8 percent, reports the MLive news site. 

ArcelorMittal Wins Long-Term Supply Deal for Coke Byproduct

17 January 2017 - ArcelorMittal’s U.S. division has struck up long-term agreements to sell coal tar to Koppers Inc., a manufacturer of wood-treatment chemicals and carbon compounds.

TMK Forecasts Improving Conditions in 2017

16 January 2017 - Oil country tubular goods maker TMK said it expects the U.S. oil and gas market will continue to recover this year on the back of global rebalancing, spurring increased pipe consumption. 

Custom Refractory Linings Maker Expands Operation

16 January 2017 - U.S.-based ArmorMax Engineered Products, which sells custom ceramic fiber and refractory products, has opened a new manufacturing and repair facility in eastern Pennsylvania. 

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