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Leon Topalian

President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board, Nucor

Search every verified Leon Topalian interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Leon Topalian, chair and CEO of Nucor, discussed the company's performance and outlook during the second quarter 2026 earnings call on July 31, 2026. He reaffirmed expectations for U.S. steel demand growth of approximately 2% for the year, and highlighted the company's optimism about long-term opportunities, including the upcoming startup of a West Virginia facility later in the year. Topalian also commented on market conditions, stating that buying activity reflected supply and demand rather than speculation, and that imports remained low partly because customers could purchase as needed. He credited Nucor's team for delivering a strong quarter and reiterated the company's goal of becoming the world's safest steel company. During the fourth quarter 2024 earnings call on January 27, 2025, Topalian advocated for trade policy changes, calling for country exemptions and quota arrangements with Mexico, Canada, and the EU to be replaced with tariffs, and for Section 232 measures to be extended to downstream steel products. He also urged Congress to pass the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Topalian expressed confidence in Nucor's competitive position, citing its strong balance sheet and broad product portfolio, and described Nucor as an iconic company focused on growth and maximizing shareholder value.

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