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    Chinese steelmakers are strengthening their position as global leaders in electrical steel after China’s introduction of new motor efficiency standards, but experts have warned that supply may soon outpace demand and that overcapacity in high-end electrical steel products could generate downward pressure on prices.

    China is working ways to boost the national carbon trading market liquidity by including more industrial firms from the steel, cement and electrolytic aluminum sectors to participate, as well as restarting the voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction trading, sources told Fastmarkets.

    Here are some ways their proposed policies are aligned or differ when it comes to steel: Aligned: Both candidates support domestically-made steel Harris and Trump are both cognizant of the critical role of the steel industry in the US’ national security, infrastructure and energy industry, Kevin Dempsey, president and chief executive officer of the American […]

    The US Renewable Fuels Association has urged the EPA to update its investigation into foreign feedstock imports and implement stricter verification requirements for used cooking oil and tallow.

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