China to cut export tax on steel billets
China will cut export tariffs on high-purity pig iron to 10 percent and some steel billets to 20 percent on Jan. 1 , down from a temporary rate of 25 percent this year, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on its website. Read More
Short Range Outlook : June 2015
Slight improvement in trading atmosphere It seems that the general trading atmosphere has become slightly better in the global long steel market. The imbalances which we have gotten used to have diminished somewhat and therefore traditional trade routes seem to be chosen again. The strengthening of the Russian currency and the reduced influx of Chinese steel to far away markets are having an impact. Demand picks up in Europe, interest in imports declines The... Read More