Shift in China Trade Policy Could Accelerate Western Steelmakers’ Slump
Dec 30th, 2008 | By Don Miller | Category: Financial NewsThe steel business faces its biggest hurdle in 60 years with some analysts predicting double digit production cuts in 2009. Now, a sudden change in China trade policy may spell even more trouble for Western steelmakers, as Beijing is currently considering measures to shore up its ailing steel industry with new export policies.