The U.S. Department of Commerce last week announced it had launched a new anti-dumping probe with respect to steel propane cylinders from China, Taiwan and Thailand. The DOC also launched a countervailing duty probe of the steel propane cylinders from China. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The DOC […]
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China Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson: U.S. Tariffs Are ‘Blackmailing’
Despite a brief window last month in which trade tensions between the U.S. and China seemed to have deescalated, said tensions have resumed apace in recent days. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook On Friday, the U.S. announced the list of just over 1,100 products worth $50 billion that […]
Norway Requests Consultations With U.S. on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Norway became the latest country to request consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with the U.S. over its Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. The dispute complaint was circulated to WTO members June 19. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook “In Norway’s view, the additional tariffs imposed by […]
This Morning in Metals: Energy Companies Seek Steel Tariff Exemptions
This morning in metals news, energy companies are lobbying for exemptions from the U.S. steel tariff, U.S. steel exports dropped in April compared with the previous month, and steel and iron ore prices fell by the greatest amount since March. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Asking for Exemptions […]
Rio Tinto, Minmetals Ink JV Deal for Mineral Exploration in China
Last week Rio Tinto announced a new 50-50 joint venture with Beijing-based Minmetals, a partnership that will seek to explore “world-class mineral deposits” in China. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to a Rio Tinto release, the registered capital of the joint venture amounts to $31.3 million, plus initial contributions […]
USTR Announces 25% Tariff Targeting 1,102 Chinese Imports
This past Friday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the list of Chinese goods targeted for an additional 25% tariff, marking a critical step in the Trump administration’s Section 301 probe that has investigated what it perceives to be unfair Chinese trade practices. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
This Morning in Metals: India Responds to U.S. Tariffs
This morning in metals news, India has plans to impose tariffs on U.S. goods in response to the latter’s steel and aluminum tariffs, workers at the Port Talbot facility in Wales are wary of the impacts of the U.S. steel tariff and copper approaches a two-week low. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
Week in Review: Palladium-Platinum Spread, Domestic Steel and the June MMI Report
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the storylines dominating the world of metals here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook MetalMiner’s Taras Berezowsky took a look at the gold price, the palladium-platinum spread and more. […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump Announces $50M in Tariffs on Chinese Goods
This morning in metals news, Trump announces $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, China responds to warn retaliatory tariffs are imminent and E.U. members are supportive of retaliatory measures against the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Trump Announces $50M in Tariffs on China […]
This Morning in Metals: China Posts Record Steel Output in May
This morning in metals news, China produced record steel output in May, ThyssenKrupp is looking to renegotiate its joint venture with Tata Steel, and China threatens to scrap trade deals with the U.S. as the latter gets ready to reveal of a list of Chinese goods that would be targeted for tariffs. Need buying strategies […]
