Zzzzzz’s from Zekelman when analysts forecast steel prices, but tariffs delight

摘要

Barry Zekelman, executive chairman and CEO of Zekelman Indus- tries, doesn’t care about steel-price forecasts – but he’s passionate about US steel tariffs. As head of the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, he’s quick to say: “I don’t know any buyer in North America that buys more steel than me.” The company purchases about 2.5 million st/year.