Brazilian Steelmaker Usiminas Flags Risks From Surging Imports, US Tariffs
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Usiminas Squeezed by Cheap Steel Imports in Q2 2025 While Holding Its Ground
Usiminas, one of Brazil’s top steelmakers, reported a second quarter 2025 net profit of R$128 million—62% less than the prior three months. This fall comes as a flood of cheap steel imports, mostly from China, put heavy pressure on Brazil’s steel industry. Last year, Usiminas had actually lost money in this same period, so the […]
The company warned about unfair competition from Asian imports and asked the government to take action against dumping
According to CEO, Marcelo Chara, imports of metal reached 2.3 million tonnes and represented 28% of the consumption, which according to the executive represents "almost one Usiminas"
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