This Morning in Metals: Japan’s JFE Holdings Plans to Spend $6B on Upgrades

This morning in metals news, JFE Holdings Inc. in Japan plans to spend $6 billion on upgrades in the coming years, the Congressional Steel Caucus asked the administration for guidance on the Section 232 action timeline and Shanghai copper posted its biggest price jump since October.
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Japan’s JFE Holdings Looks to Lighter Steel

The parent company of Japan’s second-biggest steelmaker has plans to spend $6 billion to upgrade domestic facilities, according to a Reuters.com report.
JFE Holdings President Eiji Hayashida said the upgrades will focus on increased demand for lighter steel for the automotive industry, according to the report, in addition to materials for electric cars.

Congressional Steel Caucus Wants Clarity on 232 Timeline

On Monday, President Trump said he was “considering all options” on the Section 232 investigations of steel and aluminum imports.
According to the Northwest Indiana Times, the Congressional Steel Caucus has asked the administration to loop it in on a potential timeframe for 232-related action.