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Labor Caucus Seeks Review of U. S. Steel Acquisition
03 January 2024 - The U.S. Congressional Labor Caucus is asking the Biden administration to undertake a comprehensive regulatory review of Nippon Steel Corp.’s planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation.
U.S., EU Extend Truce on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
20 December 2023 - The United States and the European Union have agreed to continue pausing trade actions related to steel and aluminum imports, according to the Bloomberg news service.
Nippon Steel to Acquire U. S. Steel
18 December 2023 - United States Steel Corporation has agreed to be acquired by Japan’s Nippon Steel Corporation through a cash deal valued at US$14.9 billion, the companies announced Monday morning.
Senators Urge Action on Mexican Steel Imports
15 December 2023 - A group of U.S. senators have expressed alarm over surging steel imports from Mexico and are asking the Biden administration to either implement a previously agreed-upon export monitoring arrangement or take aggressive steps to counter shipments into the country.
Report: Germany to Back SHS Decarbonization Effort
13 December 2023 - The German government intends to provide EUR2.6 billion in funding for Staar-Holding Saar’s (SHS) planned decarbonization project, according to Kallanish.
Legislators Propose U.S. Carbon Border Adjustment Tax
07 December 2023 - Two U.S. lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would assess a carbon border adjustment tax on energy-intensive imports, while incentivizing decarbonization of domestic manufacturing.
Four Countries Heighten Commitments to Green Steel Procurement for Public Projects
07 December 2023 - Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States have offered greater pledges to boost demand for low-CO2 steels and other CO2 intensive materials by leveraging their purchasing power to create new demand for the products.
What’s the Measure of Green Steel? The WTO Is Proposing One Way to Look at It.
04 December 2023 - The World Trade Organization has put on the table a set of principles meant to standardize how greenhouse gas emissions are measured in the global steel industry.
Government Affairs Executive to Lead Global Steel Climate Council
04 December 2023 - The Global Steel Climate Council has hired an executive director to advance the goals of the organization, naming Adina Renee Adler to the post.
U.S., EU Remain Committed to Steel, Aluminum Trade Agreement
09 November 2023 - The United States and the European Union are continuing to negotiate a deal on steel and aluminum imports and are hoping to have an agreement by the end of the year, according to the Reuters news service.
U.S. Won’t Immediately Reimpose 25% Tariffs on EU Steel
25 October 2023 - The U.S. would extend its suspension of a 25% tariff on steel from the European if negotiators need more time to set the Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum, the U.S. ambassador to the EU has said, according to the Reuters news service.
JSW Steel Eyes Green Steel Plant
24 October 2023 - As the European Union begins to roll out its tariff plan on CO2 intensive steels, India’s JSW Steel is looking to build a green steel facility by 2030, reports the business publication Mint.
Methodology Differences Hang Up U.S.-EU Arrangement on Sustainable Steel
17 October 2023 - The U.S. and European Union reportedly are to announce a plan on thwarting unfairly traded and CO2-intensive steel this week, but both sides have differed in the approach, an executive from a U.S. steel producer said Tuesday.
Report: EU to Initiate Anti-Subsidy Investigations on Chinese Steel
10 October 2023 - The European Union reportedly will launch trade investigations into unfairly subsidized Chinese steel as a result of discussions with the U.S. over the proposed a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum, reports the (London) Financial Times.
Work Continues on U.S.-EU Green Steel Deal
20 September 2023 - Representatives of the U.S. and European Union are continuing to negotiate a trade deal on green steel and aluminum in advance of a trade summit in the back half of October, reports Politico.
U.K. Agrees to Help Fund Tata Steel Decarbonization Effort
15 September 2023 - The U.K. government has agreed to provide GBP500 million in support of Tata Steel’s EAF conversion at its Port Talbot works, the company has announced.
Report: U.K. Government Discussing Aid Package for Tata Steel
05 September 2023 - Tata Steel is in advanced talks with the U.K. government on an aid package that would provide the steelmaker with GBP500 million, reports Sky News.
U.S. Commerce Department Sets Anti-Dumping Duties on Tin Mill Products
22 August 2023 - Tin mill products from China, Canada and Germany are facing preliminary anti-dumping duties as high as 122% under a U.S. Commerce Department ruling.
Australia Considers Implementing CBAM on Steel, Cement
16 August 2023 - The Australian government is weighing whether the country should take a cue from the European Union and impose carbon tariffs on steel and cement coming from countries with lower climate goals.
Global Steel Climate Council Puts Final Touches on Green Steel Standard
03 August 2023 - The Nucor Corp.-led Global Steel Climate Council has published the final version of its green steel standard.
