- August 24, 2026 | 2:40 PM - 3:45 PM
The Outlook for Steel into 2027 and Beyond
Main Session
Join Josh, Timna, and John, for a timely discussion on the outlook for U.S. steel markets as prices
continue to rise amid falling imports and tightening supply. With hot-rolled coil now above $1,000
per ton, the session will examine how last year’s low pricing suppressed imports, how weekly
increases from producers are shaping market behavior, and whether the current shortage will
persist or deepen. We will also look at cost curves, the likely sources of future imports, and how
supply, demand, and pricing are expected to rebalance in 2027 as more domestic and North
American capacity comes online. The discussion will explore the implications of USMCA, 232
tariffs, and the push toward a more “fortress North America” supply model, while also outlining the
best commercial strategies for balancing contract and spot purchasing and building inventory in a
volatile market.