According to comprehensive foreign media reports on September 8, 2025, US stainless steel prices maintained a firm trend in August amid a complex international trade environment. The core support for this stability comes from the 50% tariff imposed by the US on steel and steel-containing products, coupled with steel mills successfully maintaining previously announced benchmark price increases. As the contract season approaches, potential trade quota agreements between the US and the European Union, the UK, Canada, and Mexico may introduce new variables into the currently stable market landscap