This morning in metals news, the LME copper price continued its tumble this week, U.S. imports from countries like Vietnam have increased and the June 10 Mexico tariff deadline draws near. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Down for Eighth Straight Week The copper price is set […]
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This Morning in Metals: Steel Import Permit Applications Down 10.8% in May
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel import permit applications dropped last month, the Trump administration’s Section 232 aluminum tariff left its mark on operations at the Port of Oswego and the Trump administration released a new strategy that aims to ensure a reliable supply of critical minerals. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Execs Wary of Potential Mexico Tariffs
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel executives are concerned about the impact of proposed tariffs on Mexican goods, bidders are looking at the liquidated British Steel in parts and Norsk Hydro released its Q1 2019 financial results. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Steel Executives Express […]
This Morning in Metals: European Steel Chiefs Say E.U. Needs to Act Against Rising Imports
This morning in metals news, European steel sector leaders are asking the E.U. for action in the face of rising imports, the U.S. says China is playing the “blame game” and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met with Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Graciela Márquez Colín. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of […]
This Morning in Metals: Australia PM Says Aluminum Exports to U.S. are Fair
This morning in metals news, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the country’s aluminum exports to the U.S. are fair, China’s Baowu Steel is acquiring a majority stake in rival Magang and the USTR announced an extension related to duties imposed on Chinese goods. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of […]
Week in Review: Alunorte, the Palladium-Platinum Spread and China’s Rare Earths
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook We took a look back at the most-viewed posts on MetalMiner in the year to date. Stuart Burns […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump Threatens Mexico with Tariffs as USMCA Push Continues
This morning in metals, President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on all imports from Mexico, Shanghai steel prices are down and copper prices are en route to their biggest monthly fall since 2015. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Trump Threatens More Tariffs on Mexican Goods The […]
This Morning in Metals: Iron Ore Price’s Rise Slows
This morning in metals news, the iron ore price slipped Thursday, the Indian steel import market is dominated by Japan and South Korea, and trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to gain. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Slows Down Supported by supply-side concerns, […]
Week in Review: A Weakening Yuan, British Steel’s Struggles and a ‘Perfect Storm’
Before we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Stuart Burns delved into the situation at British Steel early in the week (prior to […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Imports Down 7.8% Through April
This morning in metals, U.S. imports of foreign steel have dropped 7.8% through the first four months of the year, the Department of Commerce announced changes to its countervailing duty process and the copper price is on its way to its sixth consecutive weekly drop. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial […]
