Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1865: The Kinzua Viaduct
Posted on · Episode: 1865 Octave Chanute and the Kinzua Viaduct: bridging two centuries. Today, a story of railroads and airplanes.
Tag: steel
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1706: Eiffel’s Towers
Posted on · Episode: 1706 The Two Eiffel Towers. Today, Eiffel builds two towers.
Business
Steel Pipe Company Reopens Plant in Conroe
Posted on · The Tenaris plant is heat treating and finishing pipe from the company's mill in Bay City
News
Baytown Steel Manufacturer Denied Exemption From Tariffs
Posted on · This will likely mean the company will not go forward with plans to build a second plant here
News
Are Steel Tariffs Good Or Bad For Texas?
Posted on · The Dallas Fed chief weighs in
News
Baytown Steel Workers Ask Trump For Steel Tariff Exemption
Posted on · Steel pipe manufacturer Borusan Mannesmann is requesting a temporary relief from tariffs on Turkey to be able to build a second factory
News
Donald Trump’s Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Save Jobs In Texas
Posted on · “It would be a lot cheaper for the United States simply just to offer direct employment to those workers who lose their jobs.”
News
Trump Administration Delays Most Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum
Posted on · The Trump administration had faced a midnight deadline to suspend or impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from a number of friendly countries, potentially complicating trade between Texas and the EU.
News
Trump Expected To Formally Order Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Imports
Posted on · President Trump's order, which may come as early as Thursday, could include exceptions for U.S. allies. The plan has prompted fears of a trade war, and GOP leaders have spoken out against it.
Houston Matters
How Could Potential Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Affect Houston’s Economy?
Posted on · Steel and aluminum are a big component of projects in Houston's energy sector.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Steel And Aluminum Tariffs, And Rice University President David Leebron (March 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn how potential new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports could affect the Houston economy. Then, Rice University President David Leebron answers listener questions. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And we preview the Houston Jewish Film Festival.
News
Trump Says He Plans To Impose Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Imports
Posted on · The president promised steel and aluminum executives that he will levy tariffs on imports of their products in coming weeks. The tariffs will be 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1467: Napoleon and Iron
Posted on · Episode: 1467 Napoleon Bonaparte and Iron in France. Today, Napoleon builds iron monuments.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1426: Skyscrapers
Posted on · Episode: 1426 The skyscraper: a Phoenix out of the great Chicago Fire. Today, let’s talk about skyscrapers.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1296: Carnegie Looks at Watt
Posted on · Episode: 1296 In which Andrew Carnegie contemplates James Watt. Today, Andrew Carnegie looks at James Watt.