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Global Economy: The Steel Industry's Troubles
Nov 6, 2008 | 18:05 GMT
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Summary
As recession spreads across the world, steel prices are falling and throwing the iron and steel industry, which is critical to global infrastructure of all kinds, off balance. As the industry struggles, geopolitical challenges will arise for the states that depend on it most heavily.
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