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Gunjan Aggarwal - Criminal Judgment and Sentencing

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered judgment in criminal case 4:23-cr-00428 against Gunjan Aggarwal. The defendant was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison followed by 2 years supervised release, with a $100 special assessment. A writ of garnishment was issued to collect restitution.

American Manufacturing Surges to Four-Year High as Factory Activity Expands

The White House announced on April 22, 2026, that the Institute for Supply Management's key manufacturing index registered its third consecutive month of expansion at its highest reading since 2022. Major companies announced significant U.S. manufacturing investments including U.S. Steel restarting its Gary Tin Mill in Indiana (225 jobs), Apple committing $600 billion over four years, Nvidia pledging $500 billion for AI chip production, and Johnson & Johnson investing $55 billion in new U.S. manufacturing. Foreign pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca ($50 billion), Bristol Myers Squibb ($40 billion), and GSK ($30 billion) also announced major U.S. manufacturing expansions.

CITT Initiates Preliminary Injury Inquiry on Steel Racks from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated Preliminary Injury Inquiry PI-2026-002 on April 21, 2026, following a complaint by five Canadian steel rack manufacturers (Arpac Storage Systems Corporation, Etalex Inc., Industries Cresswell Inc., The Econo-Rack Group (2015) Inc., and North American Steel Equipment Inc.) alleging injury from the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks from China. The inquiry, conducted under the Special Import Measures Act, follows the CBSA's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations. The Tribunal will determine by June 18, 2026 whether there is a reasonable indication of injury or threat of injury; if so, CBSA will issue preliminary determinations by July 17, 2026, potentially resulting in anti-dumping or countervailing duties.

State v. Steele — First-Degree Arson Conviction Affirmed on Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed Harry Lee Steele's first-degree arson conviction and 20-year prison sentence, rejecting his challenges to the denial of his motion to suppress his confession and the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. The Court found that the partial video recording of the interview did not render the confession inadmissible, and that the circuit court properly denied the motion based on corroborating evidence including matching timestamps, signatures, and the recorded portion confirming the petitioner's affirmation of his written statement. The ruling upholds the admissibility standard for confessions even when law enforcement records only a portion of the interrogation.

Steel Racks Anti-Dumping Investigation, China

The Canada Border Services Agency initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on April 20, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of steel racks originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by five Canadian steel storage system manufacturers. The CBSA will make preliminary decisions within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria; Determination

The US International Trade Commission determined that the U.S. steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) industry is materially injured by reason of imports of rebar from Algeria sold at less than fair value (LTFV). The investigation (No. 731-TA-1751) was initiated in June 2025 following a petition by the Rebar Trade Action Coalition. The Commission's affirmative determination was filed April 17, 2026, pursuant to Section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Valbruna Slater vs Indiana Michigan Power Utility Complaint Order

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued a final order on April 22, 2026 resolving Cause No. 46235, a complaint by Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc. against Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M) regarding inconsistent voltage supply at Valbruna's stainless steel manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Commission found that I&M, a public utility, provided inadequate voltage as low as 28,352 volts versus the contracted 34,500 volts, causing equipment damage to mill motors and production downtime. The order directs I&M to provide prospective electric supply meeting contractual and statutory duties, with requirements for prior notice and efficient communication before any future service interruptions.

Presidential Determination on Grid Infrastructure Under Defense Production Act

The President has issued a determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act finding that grid infrastructure—including transformers, transmission lines, substations, high-voltage circuit breakers, power electronics, protective relay systems, capacitor banks, electrical core steel, and related manufacturing equipment—is essential to national defense. The determination finds that domestic industry cannot timely provide these capabilities due to limited domestic production capacity, extended procurement timelines, foreign supply dependence, and insufficient capital investment. Pursuant to section 303(a)(7), the President waived standard DPA requirements to expedite expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for these critical components and directed the Secretary of Energy to implement the determination.

CBSA Initiates Expiry Review of Anti-Dumping Finding on Rebar from Oman and Russia

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review on April 20, 2026, of its anti-dumping finding made July 2, 2021 (Inquiry NQ-2020-005) concerning hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Oman and the Russian Federation. The CBSA has simultaneously launched its own expiry review investigation to determine whether the expiry of the finding is likely to result in continuation or resumption of dumping. Canadian producers, importers, and exporters of subject goods must submit questionnaire responses by May 28, 2026. The CBSA will issue its determination no later than September 17, 2026, with a Statement of Reasons by October 2, 2026.

Anti-Dumping Measures Expiry Notice — Grain-Oriented Silicon-Electrical Steel

The European Commission has published notice in the Official Journal that anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of grain-oriented flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel from the People's Republic of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America will expire on 18 January 2027 at midnight. The measures were originally imposed under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/58. Union producers may submit a written request for an expiry review to the Commission's Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, provided the request is submitted no later than three months before the expiry date.

Route 44 Bridge Restoration Project Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Lycoming County

PennDOT announced a $3.1 million bridge restoration project on Route 44 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Nippenose Township and Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County. Contractor Spartan Contracting, LLC will begin mobilizing equipment and materials on Monday, April 27, 2026, with single lane restrictions and flagging during daylight hours. Work includes steel repairs and painting, with anticipated completion in fall 2026 weather permitting.

Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission in Part of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023

The International Trade Administration published preliminary countervailing duty rates for Korean hot-rolled steel flat products covering the 2023 administrative review period. The preliminary subsidy rates range from 1.46% to 3.66% ad valorem, with ITA rescinding the review in part for one company. Importers are required to post cash deposits at these preliminary rates, which remain subject to adjustment in the final determination.

Speciality Steel UK Sale Advances with Preferred Bidder

The Official Receiver has entered a period of exclusivity with a preferred bidder for Speciality Steel UK Limited, following the company's liquidation in August 2025. The exclusivity period is expected to last approximately five weeks, during which the preferred bidder will progress their bid for the company's sites at Rotherham and Stocksbridge. The Official Receiver will aim to complete the sale at the earliest opportunity, and employees have been informed of the development.

Eleven Nominations Sent to Senate, One Withdrawal

The President transmitted 11 nominations to the Senate on April 13, 2026, including appointments to the Department of the Treasury, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veterans Affairs, and multiple ambassadorships to South Korea and Albania. The list also includes two reappointments to the National Labor Relations Board and appointments to the National Transportation Safety Board and Merit Systems Protection Board. Additionally, one prior nomination for Troy Edgar to serve as Ambassador to El Salvador, submitted January 29, 2026, was withdrawn.

British Steel Wins £70M Export Order in Nigeria Ports Deal

UK Export Finance has guaranteed £746 million ($902m) to fund the redevelopment of Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and TinCan Island Port Complex in Nigeria. British Steel has secured a record-breaking £70 million ($95m) contract to supply 120,000 tonnes of steel billets to Hitech Nigeria and ITB Nigeria, representing the largest export order in British Steel's history backed by UKEF. At least £236 million of supplier contracts from the overall deal will flow to British companies, and the UK and Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for future trade and investment collaboration.

EU Committee Adopts Occupational Exposure Limits for Cobalt, PAHs, Dioxane, Welding Fumes, Isoprene

The Employment and Social Affairs Committee adopted its negotiating mandate on the sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive with 45 votes in favour, no votes against, and 10 abstentions. The mandate includes new exposure limit values for cobalt and its inorganic compounds (used in battery production), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (used in steel, iron and aluminium production), 1,4-dioxane (used in chemical and textile production), and welding fumes. Isoprene (used in chemical and rubber production) was also added with a long-term occupational exposure limit. MEPs included obligations for employers to provide personal protective equipment when residual exposure cannot be reduced below limit values, as well as additional protection measures for firefighters and emergency services personnel. The mandate still requires plenary endorsement before trilogue negotiations with the Council can begin.

Cold-Rolled Steel UK Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Rescinded; 2024-2025

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has rescinded the antidumping duty administrative review for certain cold-rolled steel flat products from the United Kingdom covering the period 2024-2025. The review, docket A-412-824, was initiated but has now been terminated before completion. This action removes the pending review obligation for the affected period, though underlying antidumping duty orders remain in effect.

Steel Rebar from Mexico and Turkey Five-Year Sunset Review Determinations

The US International Trade Commission determined on April 3, 2026, that revocation of the countervailing duty order on steel rebar from Turkey and the antidumping duty order on steel rebar from Mexico would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the US industry. The Commission conducted expedited five-year (section 751(c)) sunset reviews and determined these trade remedy orders must remain in place for another review cycle.

Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The International Trade Administration issued final results of an antidumping duty administrative review for carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from India covering the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. Commerce determined that Mangal Steel Enterprises Limited, the sole producer/exporter subject to review, did not make sales at less than normal value, resulting in no antidumping duty assessment for the review period.

Southeast Colorado Bridge Rehabilitation Spans Five Counties

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced a region-wide bridge rehabilitation project in partnership with TLM Construction. Work involves adding steel sister beams to existing timber girders across bridges in Pueblo, Custer, Otero, Las Animas, and Huerfano counties on multiple highway corridors including US 50, US 350, CO 10, CO 69, CO 96, CO 165, and CO 202. Construction begins April 27, 2026 with scheduled completion in December 2026.

Transition Board Moves to Delivery as Welsh Secretary Chairs First Meeting

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens chaired the first meeting of the Port Talbot/Tata Steel Transition Board under the new government. Stevens requested an urgent action plan to support the Tata Steel workforce and supply chain. Tata Steel confirmed its £20 million contribution and will work with Bridgend College to help employees convert skills into nationally-recognised qualifications. Enhanced redundancy packages are being offered, with expressions of interest due by 7 August.

USITC Affirms Injury from Chinese Temporary Steel Fencing

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) made an affirmative final injury determination in investigations 701-TA-754 and 731-TA-1732 regarding temporary steel fencing from China. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative, finding that the U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of dumped and subsidized imports. Commerce will now issue antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on these imports.

Ohio DFFO Republic Steel Air Quality Permit Supporting Material

The EPA Region 5 has published supporting material for an Ohio air quality matter related to Republic Steel. The document, filed under docket EPA-R05-OAR-2024-0461, is available for download via Regulations.gov. This appears to be a final administrative filing related to a state implementation plan or permit matter involving the steel manufacturing sector.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico and Türkiye: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has published a notice continuing the antidumping duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico (A-201-844) and the countervailing duty order from Türkiye (C-489-819). The continuation affects imports of steel rebar subject to duties originally imposed following trade remedy investigations. The notice, published April 13, 2026, maintains existing trade relief measures for domestic steel producers.

Japan Hot-Rolled Steel Preliminary Antidumping Review 2023-2024

The Department of Commerce issued preliminary results of an antidumping duty administrative review for hot-rolled steel flat products from Japan covering October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Commerce preliminarily found Nippon Steel Corporation sold subject merchandise at below normal value with a 5.58% dumping margin, which triggers cash deposit requirements. The review was rescinded in part for Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Reopens Comment on Hatchery Plan for Seven Salmon Programs in Skokomish River Basin

NMFS has reopened the public comment period for a Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination (PEPD) on a Hatchery and Genetics Management Plan (HGMP) covering seven salmon hatchery programs in the Skokomish River basin, Washington. The programs, operated by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with the Skokomish Indian Tribe and Tacoma Power Utility, would rear and release fall Chinook salmon, spring Chinook salmon, fall chum salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead. Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. Pacific time on May 13, 2026.

Ohio DFFO Republic Steel Environmental Document

EPA Region 5 published an environmental document related to a DFFO (Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Order) concerning Republic Steel operations in Ohio. The document, filed under docket EPA-R05-OAR-2025-0222, is available for download from regulations.gov. The specific contents and regulatory requirements of the DFFO are contained within the PDF document.

Section 232 Tariffs Revised, IEEPA Refund Process Begins

President Trump revised Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper via an April 2, 2026 proclamation, changing rates to 50% for items entirely or almost entirely of these metals and 25% for derivative products, with a new methodology requiring valuation based on the entire imported product rather than just metal content. CBP has now activated Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system in the ACE Portal for importers to claim refunds of IEEPA tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with eligibility limited to unliquidated entries and entries liquidated within 80 days of the CAPE filing date.

Provisional Agreement on Steel Safeguard Regulation to Address Global Overcapacity

The Council presidency and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation to protect the EU steel sector from global overcapacity. The regulation replaces current safeguard measures expiring 30 June 2026, introducing a revised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system that reduces import quotas by approximately 47% (from 18.3 million tonnes annually) and raises out-of-quota duties to 50%. The agreement also introduces a 'melt and pour' requirement to prevent circumvention.

Oil Country Tubular Goods from Austria, Taiwan, UAE - Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations

The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701-TA-791 and 731-TA-1779-1781 (Preliminary)) regarding imports of oil country tubular goods from Austria, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates. The investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by the U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association, United States Steel Corporation, and United Steel Workers Union, alleging that imports are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Government of Austria. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by May 18, 2026.

Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on Steel Products from Vietnam

The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated a circumvention inquiry into corrosion-resistant steel products from Vietnam. This inquiry will determine if these products are circumventing existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

AMF ACPR Warn Against 31 Unauthorized Forex Crypto Sites

The AMF and ACPR issued a joint public warning on 21 April 2026 identifying 31 unauthorized websites offering forex and crypto-asset derivative investments to French investors without regulatory authorization. The blacklist update includes 16 new forex platforms (alpha-connects.com, aurudium.com, capexgo.com, hwinvest.cc, msf.global, nevixen.com, orbisolyx.com, sandkasteelinvesting.pro, teslaminingprogram.com, truenorthoptions.com, unirockgestion.com, webtrader.capexgo.net, www.81ex.com, www.alphaconnectapp.com, www.clair-montfils.com, www.magicfreecom.com) and 15 crypto-asset derivatives platforms (capitalvo.com, cavrontelyx.com, credoya.com, directverge.com, finconnect.fr, finovexpro-app.com, fynixia.com, gainexo.com, quantfury.com, suxxessfx.com, trendwavetrading-ltd.com, tvctrader.com, www.asterdex.com, www.bitmart.com, www.financiere.diamonds). Investors are advised to verify authorization via the REGAFI register, ORIAS database, or AMF white lists before engaging with any financial intermediary.

Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Five-Year Review - Six Countries

The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-oriented electrical steel from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan to determine if revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The domestic interested party response was adequate while respondent interested party response was inadequate, prompting expedited review under section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act. Written comments on the Commission's determination are due April 15, 2026.

Ministry of Defence Structural Tee Beam Repairs, £4m

The Ministry of Defence has published a future contract opportunity via Contracts Finder for structural tee beam repairs at Portsmouth Naval Base (PO1 3LS), valued at £4,000,000. The approach-to-market date is 28 May 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 12 April 2027 to 25 August 2028. The notice is suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs, and the buyer is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors.

EU Initiates Trade Investigation into Grain-Oriented Steel

The European Commission has initiated an initial investigation (SAFE011) into grain-oriented flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel. The investigation covers all countries ('Erga Omnes') and aims to determine if these products are being dumped or subsidized, potentially leading to provisional or definitive measures.

NCLAT Court III Supplementary Cause List, 21st Apr

NCLAT published a supplementary cause list for Court III dated 21 April 2026. The list schedules multiple Company Appeal (AT) cases for hearing before Members Seshasayee (Judicial), Arun Baroka (Technical), and Indevar Pandey (Technical). Cases include disputes involving Raj Radhe Finance Ltd., Deepvir Enterprises, Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd., and others.

FLJ Structural Tee Beam Repairs £4M-£6.3M Portsmouth Naval Base

HM Naval Base Portsmouth seeks contractors for Fountain Lake Jetty Berth 1 & 2 structural repairs via KBS Maritime tendering portal. Scope includes 350m concrete T-beam repairs, 58 steel pile repairs, and cathodic protection system design and installation. Contract value £4M-£6.3M with phased execution April 2027 to August 2028 to maintain berth availability.

Commerce Initiates Circumvention Inquiry on Chinese Steel Products

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a country-wide circumvention inquiry into certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) completed in Indonesia using Chinese-manufactured hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel. This inquiry will determine if these imports circumvent existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on CORE from China.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria Injury Determination

The USITC determined that the U.S. steel concrete reinforcing bar industry is materially injured by reason of imports from Algeria sold at less than fair value. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and David S. Johanson voted affirmatively. As a result, the Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on these imports.

OSHA Cites US Steel and MPW for Safety Violations After Explosion

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited United States Steel Corp. and MPW Industrial Services Inc. following an investigation into an August 2025 explosion that killed two workers and injured 12. OSHA proposed penalties totaling $179,687 for serious safety violations related to explosion and hazardous energy control hazards.

H7 Renewals Steelwork Contract Opportunity

The UK Government's Contracts Finder portal has published an open opportunity for steelwork renewal services as part of the H7 Renewals portfolio in the CTA Tunnel. The contract is valued between £500,000 and £1,000,000, with a closing date for applications on 6 April 2026.