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Rally in US steel prices to prove self-defeating

President Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on US steel imports has sent the price of US hot-rolled coiled steel skyrocketing. But how sustainable is the rally in prices? In this Metals Watch we take a closer look at the recent developments in the US steel market and assess the likely impact on prices.

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