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Join us for the April 9 Community Chat with Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia

Written by David Schollaert

March 27, 2025

Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia will be the featured guest on SMU’s Community Chat webinar on Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. ET. Register here for free to join the timely conversation.

As a key Canadian flat-rolled steel producer and a major supplier to the US, Algoma can offer valuable insight into the evolving tariff landscape — its challenges and opportunities.

During the chat, we’ll discuss trends in the North American sheet and plate markets, as well as the unique aspects of the Canadian market. We’ll talk all things tariffs — and the timing couldn’t be better in the wake of Liberation Day on April 2.

We’ll also explore Algoma’s transition from blast furnace to EAF steelmaker, a transformation nearing a key milestone with the first arc in the first furnace expected soon and steel production still on track for April.

This interactive session will be about 45 minutes long, allowing you to ask questions, gain industry insights, and get back to your day. The live webinar is free, and a recording will be available for SMU subscribers.

Why tune in

Since becoming CEO in June 2022, Garcia has led Algoma through the most critical phase of its EAF conversion. With more than 30 years of experience across the steel, pulp/paper, and aluminum industries, he brings a deep understanding of decarbonization and the shifting tariff landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity — register today!

David Schollaert

David Schollaert is a senior analyst for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. Based in CRU’s Pittsburgh office, David can be reached at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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