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Speaking of Steel podcast episode reflecting on insight from the UK Metals Expo 2024.

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Speaking of Steel Podcast Highlights Optimism for the UK Steel Industry

The latest episode of the Speaking of Steel podcast discusses growing optimism in the UK steel industry, featuring insights from the UK Metals Expo 2024.

Key topics include:

The transition to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) production
Updated steel import quotas
A positive outlook for construction and manufacturing sectors

MEPS analyst Chris Jackson highlights that despite challenging trading conditions, there is cautious optimism for improvement as the year progresses.

Listen to more episodes of MEPS Speaking of Steel here

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