1. Introduction

With the conclusion of the Taiwan International Fastener Exhibition, the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is scheduled for full implementation in the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, the United States(US) and Iran are gradually advancing their negotiation processes. From the Taiwanese industry to the global economy, the E United Group's recent measures have aligned closely with these international developments. 

Changes in trade regulations, rising raw material costs, and the accelerated demand for low carbon steel have significantly impacted the E United Group's two main steel manufacturing subsidiaries—Yieh United Steel Corp. (YUSCO) and Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Yieh Phui).  This article summarizes news from the E United Group between February and May 2026, presenting an interconnected narrative of how a Taiwan-based steel group navigates a world in transition.

2. YUSCO's Six-Month Price Cycle: Discipline Under Pressure

At the beginning of the year, due to a tight supply of nickel ore in Indonesia, the price of nickel—the primary raw material for YUSCO 300 series stainless steel—rose sharply, resulting in a significant price increase in January. The Indonesian government's policies restricting nickel ore exports and imposing new tariffs on nickel pig iron caused raw material costs to surge to multi-month highs at the start of the year. 

Faced with pressure, YUSCO did not succumb but responded with clear and consistent pricing signals. In February, the company further adjusted its March sales forecast, marking the third consecutive month of price increases due to continued rising nickel costs, compounded by volatility in the New Taiwan Dollar exchange rate. 

This round of price increases did not stop there. In late April, YUSCO released its May price list, marking the sixth consecutive month of price hikes, the scale of which drew the attention of stainless steel traders across Asia. The May adjustments raised the price of 304 grade hot rolled and cold rolled products by NT$4,000 per ton, and the price of 430 grade stainless steel by NT$500 per ton. 

The four primary structural factors driving the continued rise in nickel prices are increasing nickel demand, tightening export policies in Indonesia, geopolitical tensions that have led to higher energy costs and freight rates, and a significant rise in steel mill production expenses.

3. US Trade Clarity: YUSCO Cleared in Final Antidumping Review

The United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) announced the final results of its administrative review of antidumping duties on stainless steel coils (including plates and strips) from Taiwan on January 15th. The review period was from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The review determined that YUSCO had no qualifying shipments to the US during the review period, effectively removing the company from the scope of the antidumping order for that cycle. 

The outcome provides YUSCO in an important regulatory position due to its strong compliance record and potential for future collaborations in the US market.

4. Yieh Phui's launched high-performance coated steel: MAXITRA™

Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd., a specialist in galvanized and coated steel under the E United Group, has reached a significant milestone. At the 2025 Taiwan Energy Show, Yieh Phui proudly launched its new generation of high-performance coated steel, MAXITRA™, specifically designed for solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems and installations. 

MAXITRA™ is rich in magnesium, providing superior corrosion resistance and formability to meet the demanding environmental requirements of large scale outdoor solar power plants. The launch of MAXITRA™ directly benefits from the success of the SolarKing (PSK) product line, which has shipped over 100,000 tons of solar mounting steel for two consecutive years.

5. CBAM Goes Live - and the Fastener Show Feels It

The 2026 Taiwan International Fastener Exhibition was held from April 22 to 24 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, marking a pivotal moment. With the official launch of CBAM (China Fastener Association) on January 1, 2026, sustainability has shifted from a background theme to a central focus of the exhibition. More than 300 exhibitors and approximately 10,000 buyers from around the world gathered to discuss the theme, "Sustainable Fastener, Precision in Action!" 

This exhibition highlighted a pressing business reality: Taiwanese fastener manufacturers are now required to report the verified actual carbon emissions of all exported products and purchase CBAM certificates accordingly. 

In the future, documenting low-carbon materials will no longer be optional. Electric arc furnaces (EAFs) will become the primary method of steel production. Compared to traditional blast furnace steelmaking, EAF technology significantly reduces indirect carbon emissions, offering a clear advantage for customers complying with CBAM regulations. 

E United Group is actively coordinating carbon intensity data and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across its entire supply chain network to enhance product competitiveness.

6. Looking ahead: E United Group strategy & Partner with Yieh Corp.

From the Taiwan Fastener Show floor to the global energy transition, E United Group’s first months of 2026 demonstrate a company actively adapting to a world that is simultaneously tightening carbon regulations, restructuring trade relationships, and accelerating the shift to clean energy. For buyers of stainless steel, aluminum, and coated steel products, these changes make a well-connected, documentation ready supply chain partner more valuable than ever. 

Whether you need to procure stainless steel, galvanized coils, solar-coated products, or CBAM-compliant material documentation, Yieh Corp. can leverage the E United Group's extensive production capacity to provide you with high-quality products, sustainability documentation, and a reliable supply chain essential for the clean energy transition. Contact our team to discuss your steel sourcing needs.