How are tariffs, rising steel capacity and global disruptions reshaping the US ferrous scrap market in 2026?

In this on-demand session, Blake Hurtik, Editorial Manager at Argus, provides a comprehensive update of the evolving steel and scrap market landscape. Drawing on the latest pricing data, market intelligence and industry developments, he examines how policy shifts, global events and supply-demand dynamics are influencing pricing, margins, and trade flows. 

Key topics covered:

• The current state of the US steelmaking industry, including profitability trends, capacity expansions and ongoing M&A activity
• How Section 232 tariffs are impacting import steel pricing, scrap demand, and  domestic market dynamics
• The effect of the Iran conflict on fuel costs and the implications for scrap collection, transportation and export markets
• Key pricing trends across ferrous scrap grades and how they are tracking against steel margins
• Global trade flows, including export demand and the role of imports in balancing the US market

With US steel prices strengthening and structural shifts underway across the industry, understanding the relationship between steel production and scrap supply and global trade is critical. 

Access the webinar to stay informed on the latest market developments and forward-looking indicators.