Reported drone strikes and fires at industrial sites in Lipetsk and Tula highlight physical and digital resilience risks for Russian businesses.
Trump warned of steep tariffs or a trade halt with Europe if the EU’s expanding Canada partnership is deemed hostile by Washington.
Zaporizhstal says damage from a third Russian missile strike is critical, deepening risks for Ukraine’s industrial payments and tax base.
The US lifts sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel, linked to Belarusian steel giant BMZ, amid significant releases of political prisoners and broader easing of penalties.
The EU cuts duty-free steel import quota by nearly half and imposes a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect domestic industry from cheap Chinese steel.
The US has imposed new sanctions on five Cuban state firms controlling 40% of GDP, intensifying economic and legal pressures amid tense bilateral relations.