The World Trade Organization (WTO) came to be in January 1995, and has since served as a global body for mediation of trade disputes between nations. But much has changed since 1995. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Now, nearly a quarter of a century later, some are […]
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This Morning in Metals: India Mulls Increasing Duty on Steel Imports
This morning in metals news, India is considering upping its steel import duty, China’s spending on subways could assist its steel sector and an update in the Rusal sanctions saga. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Supporting the Rupee In order to give support to its currency, the […]
This Morning in Metals: China Files WTO Complaint Over U.S.’s Latest Tariffs
This morning in metals news, China went to the World Trade Organization to file a complaint regarding the U.S.’s $200 billion worth of tariffs announced Monday, Nucor resumes operations in the Carolinas following Hurricane Florence and copper prices rally. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Goes to […]
Trump Administration Hits $200 Billion in Chinese Imports with 10% Tariff
The Trump administration announced after markets closed Monday that it would go through with the imposition of a 10% tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The tariffs — stemming from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 investigation of […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump Again Tweets Support for Tariff Strategy
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump again expressed support for imposing tariffs on imports (as the U.S. considers further tariffs on Chinese goods), shares of the Chinese aluminum giant China Hongqiao fell, and base metals prices are down on the prospect of escalating tariffs between China and the U.S. Need buying strategies for […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Shipments Rise 5.8%
This morning in metals news, July shipments by U.S. steel mills were up compared to last year, U.S. raw steel production for the week ending Sept. 8 was up 9.8% compared with the same week last year and the Aluminum Association asked the Trump administration to provide quota-free tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico. Need […]
This Morning in Metals: Nucor Announces $650M Investment in Kentucky Sheet Mill
This morning in metals news, Nucor announced plans late last week to invest $650 million in its Kentucky sheet mill, ArcelorMittal put in a revised bid for Essar Steel and China warns it will retaliate if the U.S. imposes further tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook A Big […]
This Morning in Metals: Russian Aluminum Giant Rusal to Get the Cold Shoulder?
This morning in metals news, customers reportedly are set to avoid Rusal during a crucial upcoming industry gathering in Berlin, Tata Steel announces a new sustainable steelmaking procedure and NAFTA negotiations pick up again today after a long Wednesday night of talks. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Cold […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Weekly Steel Capacity Up to Highest Level Since 2014
This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel industry posted its highest weekly capacity utilization ratio since 2014, U.S. Steel workers hope to see a windfall from rising steel prices and Canada is holding firm in NAFTA talks. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Steel Capacity Utilization Rises The U.S.’s steel […]
Russian Sanctions Remain a Threat to Metals Markets
Following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine in February 2014 — the Ukrainian crisis, as it became known as — a number of countries imposed sanctions on Russia led by the United States and Europe, but supported by many others like Canada, Australia and Japan. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook The […]