Marc-Simon Schaar, Outokumpu's Chief Financial Officer, told Reuters that while the US investment decision was made before the recently announced steel tariffs, it did not mean the company would not invest in the US in the future. “The American market is very attractive for us and will remain attractive,” he said.
Schaar said the tariffs on goods imported into Europe and America were a positive development for Outokumpu in general. He also stated that the tariffs would provide an advantage to local producers in both markets by limiting the large volume of stainless steel imports, most of which come from Asia.
Outokumpu's decision to cancel these investments shows that the company is reassessing their strategic priorities and acting according to market conditions.
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