SMU Community Chat with Josh Spoores of CRU Group

Date/Time: February 19 2025, 11:00 am

Guests: Josh Spoores

Josh Spoores, head of steel analysis – Americas at CRU, was the featured speaker on SMU’s recent Community Chat webinar.

What we talked about

We talked about how trade protections – whether that’s Section 232, blanket tariffs, or the coated AD/CVD trade case – might impact prices. We also discussed how new capacity might impact the market. And, finally, we delve into what you and your company can expect for the balance of 2025.

Why should you listen?

Josh has experience and “the knowledge” to guide you through the ups and downs of the steel market. With all that’s going on right now, this chat should be big… I mean, BIG!!!

Editor’s note

CRU is SMU’s parent company. SMU aims to provide a snapshot of the market as it is with our surveys and spot news coverage. CRU is your go-to for more in-depth analysis, forecasting, and the benchmark hot-rolled (HR) coil price.

PS – If you’d like to see past Community Chat webinars, you can find those here. Our last one was with Alan Kestenbaum, founder of Bedrock Industries and the former CEO of Stelco. He talked about his plans to “Make U.S. Steel Great Again.” (AKA, MUSSGA.)