Steel News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Says He Will Announce 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said he will announce Feb. 10 that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico.

February 10, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Nippon Steel May Invest in US Steel

President Donald Trump indicated Nippon Steel is considering investing in United States Steel instead of an outright purchase.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

US Steel Investor Pentwater Opposes Ancoras Proxy Proposal

Pentwater, the third-largest investor in U.S. Steel, said it opposes moves by activist investor Ancora Holdings Group to shake up the board of the American steelmaker.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Ancora-Backed CEO Candidate Proposes US Steel Overhaul

I want to have a stake in something that Im going to be involved in, Alan Kestenbaum said Jan. 27 in an interview. If I get the chance to run the show, Ill invest in myself.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business

Investor Seeks to Quash US Steel-Nippon Deal

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steels takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business

Canada, Mexico Steelmakers Refuse New US Orders

Some steelmakers in Canada and Mexico are telling customers that they are refusing new orders to the U.S. on concerns that President Donald Trump soon will reimpose duties.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business

Canadas Counter-Tariff Plan Would Target US Aluminum, Steel

Canadas draft plan to retaliate against U.S. tariffs may roll out in stages, with the government preparing to hit all American steel and aluminum products with counter-tariffs if necessary.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business

Steelmaker Proposes All-American Solution for US Steel

HARRISBURG, Pa. The bid by Japans Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel may have a new lease on life, even as the potential for a new bid for the storied Pittsburgh steelmaker began to emerge.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business

Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor Mull US Steel Bid, CNBC Says

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is partnering with rival Nucor Corp. in a potential bid for United States Steel Corp., CNBC reported Jan. 13.

January 13, 2025
Government, Business

Nippon Steel Stands Firm on a US Steel Takeover

TOKYO Nippon Steel was standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto said after President Joe Biden blocked the steelmakers move.

January 7, 2025