Thursday, August 21, 2025

Steel Suppliers Stop US Sales as Trump Threatens 25% Tariff

Canadian and Mexican steel companies have stopped taking new US orders as President Donald Trump prepares to reimpose tariffs by February 1.

Stelco has suspended sales quotes to US consumers, a source familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Mexican suppliers have also stopped processing orders this week, according to Flack Global Metals, a major buyer.

Trump plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Mexican and Canadian steel imports, despite current exemptions from the sweeping tariff implemented during his first administration.

“Mexican steelmakers have changed their commercial policy toward this market,” Jeremy Flack, CEO of Arizona-based Flack Global Metals, told Bloomberg. “They’ve gone from concerned to unconcerned to concerned again.”

Canada supplies the largest share of US steel imports, with Mexico ranking third, US Commerce Department data shows. Imports made up 27% of US steel consumption in 2023, reaching 91 million tons, according to Morgan Stanley research.

The supply disruption could force US manufacturers to seek alternative suppliers at higher costs. Manufacturing experts warn of potential impacts, including potential job losses across North American steel and manufacturing sectors, increased production costs, and upward pressure on inflation. 


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