July 1, 2025 • OPIS TALKS STEEL: How are pressure from U.S. tariffs and a surge in Chinese imports causing a shift in the Latin American steel industry's landscape? Could intensifying geopolitical tensions and wars in the Middle East impact Latin American steel? What is the economic outlook for Latin American steel? Are there efforts by regional steelmakers to reduce carbon emissions? In this episode of OPIS Talks, you’ll hear an interview with Ezequiel Tavernelli, executive director of Alacero, an organization that contributes to strengthening networks throughout the value chain and provides solutions for the Latin American steel industry. The interview is conducted by Dr. James Stevenson, executive director and research lead for McCloskey by OPIS, and Ranjana von Wendland, associate director, global business development, steel raw materials. Tune in for insights on how the Latin American steel sector is adapting to global headwinds and regional challenges as we explore the key factors shaping the region’s steel market and what lies ahead.