July & August 2019: Steel Industry Outlook
Steel imports have been on an almost constant downtrend since President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel imports. However, for perhaps the first time, the month of July saw a sharp uptick.
(more…)Steel pipe vs. steel tube: What is the difference?
In the steel manufacturing industry, there are steel pipes and steel tubes. On the surface, these items may seem similar, but they are in fact completely different.
(more…)Using hydrogen for ‘greener’ steel
Steel is a worldwide staple. In fact, we use more than 1,600 million tons of steel per year. As you can imagine, producing that much steel eats up a lot of resources.
(more…)China cracks down on steel-dumping
China is imposing anti-dumping duties for certain stainless steel products from Japan, Indonesia, the European Union (EU), and South Korea. They plan to apply tariffs between 18.1 and 103.1 percent to stainless steel hot-rolled plates and billets.
(more…)(Steel)ing Bases: How Steel Built Baseball
In the early years of baseball, the stadiums in which the games were played were largely made out of wood. But, this changed at the end of the 19th century. This is when so-called “jewel-box” stadiums began.
(more…)How is stainless steel really made?
Stainless steel in an integral component in everything, from kitchen equipment to advanced dentistry. Modern, innovative manufacturing techniques make this possible.
(more…)How to Identify Inferior Steel Piping
Steel piping is commonly used due to its durable nature. It can withstand high pressure and heat alike. For this reason, it’s typically used for plumbing and gas lines throughout residences and commercial buildings.
(more…)What happens to steel in extreme heat?
June is just getting started, but that hasn’t stopped heat waves from hitting large regions of the United States. There have been a variety of issues as a result of these temperature spikes, steel expansion.
(more…)Trump loosens steel tariffs & other updates
President Trump has announced that he will lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. This decision was reached in an effort to pass the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, an update to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
(more…)The Story Behind Steel Battleships
Battleships went from wooden warships to ironclad military vessels. The history of steel battleships is a testament to the tenacity of American steel.
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