Tariffs Stalled Global Stainless Steel Consumption, Survey Finds

Post Views: 314 Outokumpu Overview of Stainless Steel Consumption and Tariffs A recent survey by Outokumpu revealed that global stainless steel consumption has slowed due to international trade tensions. One-third of large stainless steel-consuming companies delayed orders because of the US import tariffs, especially the 25% Section 232 tariff. This has led to supply chain disruptions and a reevaluation of sourcing strategies by more than half of the companies surveyed. The survey, part of Outokumpu’s whitepaper The Evolution of Materials: Stainless Steel Insights 2025, analyzed response...