Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the stories here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel in 2018? MetalMiner’s Annual Outlook has what you need March has been a turbulent month in the world of commodities — MetalMiner’s Irene Martinez Canorea looked […]
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World Steel Association: February Global Crude Steel Production Up 3.5% Year Over Year
According to a World Steel Association report this week, global crude steel production in February was up 3.5% compared with February 2017. The 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association produced 131.8 million tons in February, according to the report. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook China’s crude […]
This Morning in Metals: Japan’s Aluminum Industry Calls for End to U.S. Aluminum Tariff
This morning in metals news, Japan is calling for the U.S. to ditch its recently imposed Section 232 aluminum tariff, U.S. steel exports were up 13% last year and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $500 million investment from JSW Steel for its facility in Baytown, Texas. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
MetalMiner Uses Keelvar Sourcing Optimization Software in Case Study for Automotive Supplier
In the automotive world, cost is everything. That’s why, in a recent case study — titled “Using Advanced Sourcing Optimization to Negotiate Metal Contracts” — an automotive supplier approached MetalMiner for advice on its annual contract negotiations for carbon steel and stainless steel. Using Keelvar sourcing optimization software to evaluate contract awards and supply options, […]
U.S. Steel Imports Down 5.3% Year Over Year Through February
According to Census Bureau data reported by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) last week, U.S. imports of steel were down 5.3% through the first two months of the year compared with the same time frame in 2017. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Total steel imports through […]
This Morning in Metals: India Asks for Exemption from U.S.’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
This morning in metals news, India wants to get a waiver from the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, uncertainty for craft beverage makers, and the U.S. Trade Representative said he is hopeful a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deal can be reached soon. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum, Steel Go at it in Drive for EV Market Share
This morning in metals news, aluminum and steel compete in the electric vehicle (EV) market, copper stocks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange are surging and the list of Chinese products that could be subject to tariffs might include aerospace components. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Aluminum vs. Steel […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Gets Steel Tariff Exemption
This morning in metals news, the U.S. and South Korea reach a revised trade agreement, the E.U. started a study on possible steel import limits and copper slides to a 3 1/2-month low. U.S. Gives South Korea Steel Tariff Exemption The U.S. and South Korea reached an agreement on steel tariffs, with the U.S. exempting […]
Week in Review: Section 232 Tariffs, Exemptions and a Big Thursday for the Trade World
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look a look back at the week that was and some of the stories here on MetalMiner: Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Stuart Burns delves into falling Chinese iron ore prices — it’s not just about port stocks. The U.S. International […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. Wants Permanent Exemptions From Section 232 Tariffs
This morning in metals news, the E.U. is looking to make its exemption from the U.S.’s Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs permanent, reports indicate Tata Steel’s bid for Bhushan Steel could be as much as $5.3 billion, and China announced plans to impose tariffs on a number of U.S. goods in response to President […]
