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Photo – US steelmakers are calling for clearer smelting and casting rules under the USMCA
US steelmakers are calling for clearer smelting and casting rules under the USMCA

AISI is also calling for an increase in the proportion of North American steel used in the manufacturing sectors

Photo – Mexico is seeking to eliminate steel tariffs as part of the USMCA review
Mexico is seeking to eliminate steel tariffs as part of the USMCA review

The country will also advocate for a regional approach to the automotive industry

Photo – Mexico will require the use of only domestic steel in government projects
Mexico will require the use of only domestic steel in government projects

This decision was a response to the U.S. imposition of 50% tariffs and will help reduce the country's economic dependence

Photo – Mexico approves tariff increases on Chinese and other Asian imports
Mexico approves tariff increases on Chinese and other Asian imports

Tariffs of up to 50% will come into effect at the beginning of 2026

Photo – Latin America will face a decline in steel industry in 2025
Latin America will face a decline in steel industry in 2025

Steel production in the region is expected to decline by 2.5% y/y at the end of the year

Photo – Trump announces 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico
Trump announces 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico

The EU will continue to suspend its countermeasures until early August and insist on negotiations

Photo – US trading partners react to doubling of steel tariffs
US trading partners react to doubling of steel tariffs

Countries are negotiating with the United States, but are ready to take retaliatory measures

Photo – Latin American steelmakers call for coordinated trade defense
Latin American steelmakers call for coordinated trade defense

The region is one of the most affected by imports from China

Photo – Mexico steps up fight against illegal steel imports
Mexico steps up fight against illegal steel imports

The country will stimulate domestic steel production amid US tariffs

Photo – Mexico launches investigation into imports of hot-rolled steel from China and Vietnam
Mexico launches investigation into imports of hot-rolled steel from China and Vietnam

The proceedings were initiated at the request of Ternium Mexico

Photo – Gerdau postpones investment decision to build a plant in Mexico
Gerdau postpones investment decision to build a plant in Mexico

The company revises its forecasts after the announcement of US tariffs

Photo – US tariffs will affect regional steel trade – Ternium CEO
US tariffs will affect regional steel trade – Ternium CEO

In 2024, Mexico will have a steel trade deficit with the United States of 2.3 million tons

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