Connecting the Dots

  The U.S. goods and services deficit was $68.2 billion in January 2021, up slightly from the $67 billion level it posted in December. The increase reflected a rise in the goods deficit of $1.3 […] Read More

Minister of Finance Chyrstia Freeland announced last week that the Canadian government will extend three COVID-19 relief programs – the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), and Lockdown Support subsidies – […] Read More

  According to the World Steel Association, crude steel production in its 64 member countries was 162.9 million tons in January 2021, a 4.8 percent increase over January 2020. Production in the United States declined […] Read More

As readers of Connecting the Dots are aware, the U.S. Small Business Administration has provided forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Congress also has approved legislation that clarified that […] Read More

While the coronavirus pandemic has kept industrial metals industry colleagues from meeting in person, the Metals Service Center Institute is working to develop engaging, virtual content for its members. These events are all online and […] Read More