After a hectic morning during which it seemed like a Section 232 announcement from President Trump was coming, before it then it seemed like it would be postponed, an announcement did finally come. Section 232 buying strategies – download MetalMiner’s Section 232 Investigation Impact Report today! CNN reported earlier today that Trump said his administration […]
Category: Anti-Dumping
This Morning in Metals: Trump Calls for ‘Smart Trade’ in Tweet on Steel, Aluminum
This morning in metals, the president tweets about steel and aluminum (current Section 232 probes under his consideration), Apple’s move on cobalt and China plans to crack down on aluminum price speculation. Section 232 buying strategies – download MetalMiner’s Section 232 Investigation Impact Report today! Trump Tweets About Steel, Aluminum; Announcement Possibly Coming Today According […]
This Morning in Metals: China Reacts to U.S. Aluminum Foil Ruling
This morning in metals news, China’s Ministry of Commerce expressed displeasure with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s ruling Tuesday on aluminum foil, the European Union will retaliate if the U.S. imposes steel tariffs and the copper price takes a dip. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook China Expresses Dissatisfaction with Aluminum […]
In Final Affirmative Ruling, DOC Calculates Anti-Dumping Rates as High as 109% for Chinese Aluminum Foil
The Department of Commerce on Tuesday issued a final affirmative determination in its anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation of aluminum foil imports from China. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook “This Administration is committed to trade that is fair and reciprocal, and we will not allow American workers and businesses to […]
What Could be the Outcomes for the Section 232 Aluminum Probe?
Although my colleagues have written in detail exploring the specifics of the Section 232 investigations in steel and aluminum, recently completed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is worth considering the likely outcomes. This is particularly true for aluminum, because the production market is not as integrated as it is for steel. Often, primary […]
Week in Review: Aluminum Prices, Section 232 Analysis and the VIX
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? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook What’s up with aluminum? After a strong 2017 the metal hasn’t seen as much upward movement as some other […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Dept. of Defense Backs Targeted Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Department of Defense recently indicated it would prefer targeted tariffs as opposed to a blanket strategy, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will press President Donald Trump on an assurance last year that Australia would be exempted and London copper is down for the week. Buying Aluminum in 2018? […]
USITC Says Carbon and Alloy Wire Rod Imports from South Africa, Ukraine Harm Domestic Industry
While the Department of Commerce’s release of its Section 232 report on steel and aluminum stole most of the headlines last Friday, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) voted that imports of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from South Africa and Ukraine pose harm to domestic industry. According to the USITC release, the […]
Department of Commerce Releases Section 232 Aluminum, Steel Recommendations
When the Department of Commerce announced last month that Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross had forwarded his Section 232 steel report (and the following week, aluminum) to President Donald Trump, the details of the report were not made public. Section 232 buying strategies – download MetalMiner’s Section 232 Investigation Impact Report today! That changed Friday, […]
This Morning in Metals: DOC Initiates AD, CVD Probes of Large Welded Pipe From 6 Countries
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Department of Commerce kicks off a new anti-dumping and countervailing duty probe, China urges the U.S. to exercise restraint when it comes to tariffs on steel imports and President Trump plans to meet with lawmakers to discuss tariffs on metals. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
