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North America
All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Latest News
U. S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant Places Batteries on Hot Idle, Continues Investigation
05 September 2025 - United States Steel Corporation announced it has successfully placed both batteries involved in the Clairton coke plant accident last month on hot idle and is in the process of inspecting them.
U.S. Commerce Department Sets Duties on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Imports
27 August 2025 - The U.S. Commerce Department has issued final determinations in a trade case involving corrosion-resistant steels from 10 countries, setting anti-dumping duties ranging from nearly 6% to 191.3%.
U. S. Steel to Assess Batteries Involved in Clairton Coke Plant Accident
27 August 2025 - United States Steel Corporation announced it plans to remove the coke from both batteries involved in the Clairton coke plant accident and inspect them starting today.
Vinton Steel Selects Tenova for Walking Hearth Furnace
27 August 2025 - Vinton Steel, owned by Kyoei Steel Group, has chosen to sign a contract with Tenova for a state-of-the-art walking hearth reheating furnace at its facility in El Paso County, Texas, USA.
Hyundai Motor Group to Increase U.S. Investment to US$26 Billion
26 August 2025 - Hyundai Motor Group announced it is increasing its investment in the U.S. market by US$5 billion, to a total of US$26 billion, dedicated to advancing initiatives in automotive, steel and robotics.
Loftis Steel & Aluminum to Launch New Operation in North Alabama
26 August 2025 - Family-owned steel fabrication company Loftis Steel & Aluminum will invest US$6.5 million in building a high-tech operation in Decatur, Ala.
Bila Solar, Origami Solar Team Up to Launch Steel-Framed Module Series
25 August 2025 - U.S. solar panel manufacturer Bila Solar has partnered with Origami Solar to offer U.S.-made steel frames as an option for its 550 W dual-glass module series.
BlueScope Browsing for Potential U.S. Cold Rolling Opportunities
21 August 2025 - North Star BlueScope Steel’s corporate parent is thinking about buying, rather than building, new sheet processing capabilities, chief executive officer Mark Vassella told The Wall Street Journal during an interview.
Experts Coordinate Efforts to Investigate U. S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant Accident
21 August 2025 - United States Steel Corporation employees, other agencies, the United Steelworkers and third-party experts have shared their preliminary findings on how the explosion occurred at the Clairton coke plant last week.
Tyasa Turns to Danieli Centro Maskin for New Pinion/Rack Drawing Bench
21 August 2025 - Mexican steelmaker Tyasa has turned to Danieli Centro Maskin for a new patented pinion/rack drawing bench for its plant in Veracruz, Mexico.
Merrill Steel to Open US$32 Million Manufacturing Facility
20 August 2025 - Steel fabrication company Merrill Steel has chosen to build its more than US$32 million new manufacturing facility in Osceola, Ark., USA.
Magneco/Metrel Establishes New R&D Facility
20 August 2025 - Magneco/Metrel announced it has created a new research and development (R&D) facility dedicated to the advancement of next-generation refractory products in Walnut, Ill.
Leeco Steel Orders High-Powered 50 KW Fiber Laser From Cutlite
20 August 2025 - North American steel plate supplier Leeco Steel has purchased a high-powered 50 KW fiber laser cutting system from Cutlite to be installed at its Alvarado, Texas, facility.
Mexico to Propose Reinstatement of North American Steel Committee
20 August 2025 - Mexico plans to propose the idea of bringing back a committee composed of steel companies from both Mexico and the U.S., and government trade officials from both countries, said Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez Romano, Mexico’s deputy economy minister for trade.
Report: Hundreds of Derivative Products Added to Section 232 Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
19 August 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration added hundreds of derivative products to the list of goods subject to the 50% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, Reuters reported.
Zekelman Industries Announces Changes in Leadership
19 August 2025 - North American steel pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries announced it has made three leadership appointments to its executive team.
Steel Dynamics to Fully Acquire New Process Steel
19 August 2025 - After acquiring a minority stake in its largest flat-rolled customer more than three years ago, Steel Dynamics Inc. is buying the remaining equity interest in the business, the steelmaker said on Tuesday.
U.S. Universities Awarded US$5 Million to Develop Military Steel
18 August 2025 - Faculty teams at University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), and their colleagues from Mississippi State University have been awarded US$5 million to develop new steels for the U.S. Navy.
Trump to Announce Tariffs on Steel Imports in Coming Weeks
15 August 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump said today that he will announce tariffs on imports of steel and semiconductor chips within the coming weeks, Reuters reported.
SME Selects Incoming Executive Director and CEO
14 August 2025 - The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has selected Melissa Russell to become its next executive director and chief executive officer, succeeding Dave Kanagy.
