Laura Miller is a Financial and Business Journalist at various esteemed publications. She specializes in finance and personal finance, covering topics such as saving and investing, retirement planning, and energy policy, while also focusing on manufacturing and renewable energy issues. Laura's work has been featured in prominent outlets including The New Yorker, The Independent, and BBC News, among others.
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Wire rod imports from Algeria face new countervailing duties (CVDs) in the US.
Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes picked up in June, and year-to-date (YTD) shipments show improvement over last year.
By: Laura Miller
Steel mill lead times for flat-rolled steel this week remained extended at historical highs. Plate production times crept out further, while hot-rolled and cold-rolled (HR/CR) coil saw minor contractions.
The latest data from oilfield services provider Baker Hughes show that oil and gas drilling in the US pushed higher in the week ending July 10, while it tapered off further in Canada.
By: Laura Miller
The US Commerce Department has opened a new Section 232 national security investigation of anthracite and metallurgical coal imports. The department is seeking detailed input from the industry on supply risks, import dependence, and potential national security impacts.
By: Laura Miller
Testimony at last week’s Section 301 hearing had Brazilian pig iron in the spotlight. Domestic steelmakers and Brazilian suppliers warned that proposed forced labor tariffs would hit a critical US input for which there is no domestic substitute.
By: Laura Miller
SMU’s July 10 Flat-Rolled Steel Survey results paint a picture of a steel market being squeezed from every direction. Tariffs are holding prices up and giving mills a clear advantage, while manufacturers and traders say the policy is pushing their costs higher. The Iran conflict is still disrupting freight, though its impact is slowly easing. Even so, buyers say the real pressure now is simple availability. Spot tons are scarce, imports are stalled, and many expect no real relief until late summer.
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized a 25% Section 301 tariff on all goods imported from Brazil. Importantly for the US steel industry, pig iron has received an exemption from the levy.
By: Laura Miller
Barry Zekelman showed up to last Wednesday’s SMU Community Chat as his usual self: energized, blunt, and unapologetically bullish on the US steel industry.
By: Laura Miller
Here’s everything you need to know about spending time outdoors, including exercising, during this smoky summer.
