The new chairman of the global rebar producers' association, Ioannis Manessis, warned of mounting challenges facing the steel industry at the ninety-fourth meeting in Amsterdam in April 2026. He cited rising protectionism, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, and weak global demand as key pressures. China and other Asian nations continue to flood markets with exports, pushing prices down. The industry must balance commercial survival with long-term sustainability goals in an increasingly fragmented trading world.