ArcelorMittal Mexico halted blast furnace & long steel production at its Lázaro Cárdenas facility following critical equipment failures affecting boiler systems supporting the blast furnace. The Luxembourg-based steel giant prioritized safety over production, announcing no specific restart timeline while conducting comprehensive technical assessments. This shutdown compounds challenges for Mexico's steel industry, already facing US import tariffs & declining global prices. The company emphasizes minimizing disruptions to employees, customers, & the local community during the operational halt.