US import rod prices spike; domestic prices stable

摘要

Prices for imported wire rod into the United States have spiked dramatically, mainly as a result of the June 1 implementation of Section 232 tariffs against the previously exempt European Union, Canada and Mexico.American Metal Market's latest price assessment for wire rod imports jumped by 21.9% to $744-762 per short on Wednesday June 27, from $600-635 per ton previously.