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[steel] / stil /


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"We would expect to have some reductions in steel and cars and aluminum," the official added, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

The company aims to produce 10,000 metric tons of high-purity iron and steel annually at the facility, mostly to supply U.S. magnet makers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

In addition to these latest import bans, the US has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, steel and aluminium products, as well as 25% tariffs on Canadian-built cars.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

"Today we're thrilled to announce that Mesabi Metallics will be building the largest steel plant in American history in the great state of Iowa," Trump said in the Oval Office.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

“You’re hiding something,” Autumn asserts with eyes of steel.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

However, firms said that some steels that they need would be affected by the tariffs, but are not able to be bought from the UK.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Fourth-quarter shipments in special steels are expected to be somewhat lower compared to the previous quarter, with stable prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025

His government imposed duties in May targeting China's electric cars, solar panels and steels.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024

The researchers anticipate their method can be applied to other 3D-printed metals, such as stainless steels, titanium and high-entropy alloys, or any material system with a crystal structure.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023

It angers him, and it steels his determination to push northward.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Whether because of his renewed focus, or because of a desire among players to make amends, it steeled the group to make history.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

I understood that it was not culturally acceptable in Russia to confront an older person of authority, so I steeled myself.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

In particular, he steeled himself during a third round when he kept missing fairways but managed to save par after par.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

Belfast steeled itself Wednesday for a second night of violence directed at immigrants in Northern Ireland, unrest that authorities say is being stoked by far-right activists on social media.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

Ella gulped, stood straight up, and steeled herself.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

He wanted to make sure the practice had that bit more on it, something that is important when steeling your mind and reactions to go out and play at the highest level.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The challenge of steeling Taiwan against a blockade starts with energy, in particular the liquefied natural gas used to generate nearly half of Taiwan’s electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025

Parents spend months steeling themselves to face an empty nest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024

I walk into the house, steeling myself for the inquisition.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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