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Public policy affecting the iron and steel industry.
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India Raises Duties on Some Steel Products to Counter Chinese Imports
24 June 2015 - As reported by Reuters, India has raised duties on certain steel products by up to 2.5 percentage points, as domestic producers struggle to cope with surging cheap imports from China and Russia, among others.
Mexico Places Duties on Cold-Rolled Steel From China
23 June 2015 - Mexico's government said on 19 June 2015 that it would impose import duties on cold-rolled steel sheet from China after an anti-dumping investigation, as reported by Reuters.
Global Steel Industry Calls On Governments to Take Action Against China’s New Steel Policy and Overcapacity
18 June 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA), Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA), the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports (CPTI), the Latin American Steel Association (Alacero), the Mexican Iron and Steel Industry Chamber (Canacero), the European Steel Association (Eurofer), the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD) and the Brazil Steel Institute have issued a joint industry statement concerning China's new steel policies on 16 June 2015.
Associations of Europe and North and Latin America Present Critical Document to the “New” Chinese Steel Industry Policy
21 April 2015 - Eight national and regional associations representing the steel industries of Europe, North and Latin America joined in expressing their concern to the Chinese government about the recently revised “Adjustment Policy 2015” to the Chinese national steel strategy, released last March.
Steel Executives Bring Trade and Jobs Focus to Capitol Hill
26 March 2015 - Chief executives from three of the leading steel companies in the U.S told members of the Congressional Steel Caucus on 26 March 2015 that the government needs to dramatically improve policies on trade, investment in the workforce and infrastructure to ensure competitiveness and preserve American jobs in steel and other manufacturing sectors.
Canadian Steel industry Applauds Gov’t Order to Prevent Buy America on Canadian Soil
26 January 2015 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), the voice of the Canadian Steel industry, is applauding the federal government's efforts to fight Buy America on Canadian soil, and congratulates Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, for his leadership in championing Canadian sovereignty, jobs and the Canadian steel manufacturing sector.
AISI Reacts to State of the Union Address
21 January 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), which represents North American steel producers and suppliers to the steel industry, said the President’s State of the Union message on 20 January 2015 had some “positive elements for the manufacturing sector;” however, “fell short of offering specific proposals to ensure robust growth for industry.”
European Parliament Urges EU to Step Up Efforts to Help Steel Industry Out of Crisis
18 December 2014 - The EU should step up its efforts to help the steel industry out of the crisis, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) said in a non-binding resolution voted on 17 December 2014.
EVRAZ North America Disappointed in Keystone XL Vote Results
09 December 2014 - EVRAZ North America expressed disappointment that while Senate votes favored proceeding with the long-awaited construction of the Keystone XL pipeline by 59 to 41, the bill was one vote short of being approved and advancing to the White House.
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Urges Strong Action from Government on Buy America on Canadian Soil
03 December 2014 - The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), as the voice of the Canadian steel industry, is gravely concerned about the growing impact of protectionist legislation such as Buy America/Buy American that has for years prevented Canadian firms from competing on public infrastructure projects in the U.S., and is now extending its reach onto Canadian soil with the recently announced redevelopment project for the Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal in British Columbia.
AISI Tells EPA Power Plant Proposal Could Increase Electricity Costs for Steelmakers
02 December 2014 - The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed power plan could raise electricity costs, damage competitiveness and hurt American steel jobs, says the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the trade association representing three-quarters of steel capacity in North America.
U.S. Steel Industry Group Provides Comments on China's Trade Barriers
01 December 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) is urging the U.S.’s highest ranking trade officials to bring up the critical steel issues of China’s currency manipulation, overcapacity and non-market economy status when they meet with Chinese officials at the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) on16–18 December in Chicago.
WorldAutoSteel Case Studies Stress Need For Lifecycle Mindset In Vehicle Emissions Regulations
26 November 2014 - WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, recently released findings of two new case studies that examine the effect various automotive materials can have on total life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for light-duty truck and sport utility vehicle (SUV) classes.
U.S. Steel Industry Disappointed in Senate Keystone Vote
20 November 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) expressed disappointment that the U.S. Senate narrowly failed to advance legislation to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline.
U.S. Steel Industry Applauds Keystone Bill Passage
20 November 2014 - On 14 November 2014, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, H.R. 5682, by a vote of 252-161-1, to clear the way for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline which has been delayed for nearly five years due to bureaucratic hurdles.
SMA Responds to Senate Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline
19 November 2014 - A measure to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline failed passage in the United States Senate by a 59-41 vote, falling just one vote short of the supermajority necessary for passage. The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) commented on the development.
EVRAZ North America Supports Approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
17 November 2014 - EVRAZ North America announced it fully supports approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and is pleased the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (by a vote of 252-161) to approve the permit application that would allow the pipeline project to move forward.
Konecranes Makes Apprenticeship Rally Cry
11 November 2014 - Leading lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, is aiming to make its voice heard when it comes to promoting the need for continued advancements in apprenticeship provision in the UK.
SMA Remarks on Midterm Election Outcomes
06 November 2014 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) provided comments on the outcome of the 2014 Midterm Elections.
60 European Steel Executives: Climate Change Legislation Must Not Jeopardize Industry
07 October 2014 - On 23 and 24 October 2014, the European Union’s heads of state and governments will decide on a new, ambitious long-term energy and climate policy for Europe. In doing so, they will also be making a decision on whether industrial growth and jobs have a place in the future EU economy.
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