#Steel Industry

US President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant project in Iowa, positioning it as a major industrial push ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Ukrainian metallurgy in 2026 is on the verge of collapse due to missile strikes, logistics crises, and EU restrictions, demanding a dedicated recovery fund.

🚛 Interpipe Bypasses Sea Blockade: How Ukrainian Industry Adapts to New Conditions in 2026. Despite the complete blockade of the Odesa and Mykolaiv ports due to attacks in late July, the company continues product deliveries. 🔹 Switch to road logistics for Europe. 🔹 Reorientation of exports to the US and Middle East via EU ports. 🔹 Rising fuel prices vs. the threat of a total export halt. #Interpipe #Logistics #Ukraine2026 #Economy

⚠️ The EU has introduced strict steel quotas that hit both Ukraine and Europe. As of July 1, 2026, limits have been cut by 47%, and tariffs have risen to 50%. The Brussels Times notes that this undermines Ukraine's defense and disrupts European supply chains, while the import of Russian steel is still permitted until 2028. European steel security and Ukraine's survival should not be competing goals.

🇺🇦 Ukrainian metallurgy under threat: Turkish steel made from Russian raw materials is capturing the market. FMU demands urgent anti-dumping measures. 🚨