U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross delivered wide-ranging remarks at the National Press Club Headliners Luncheon this week, touching on Chinese (and even European) trade protectionism, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), among other things. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Both […]
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This Morning in Metals: Japan’s JFE Says Tariff Hasn’t Impacted Its Steel Exports Yet
This morning in metals news, the parent company of Japan’s second-largest steelmaker said the U.S. steel tariff on steel had yet to impact its exports, Novelis breaks ground on a new automotive aluminum facility in Kentucky and a NAFTA deal is unlikely to happen by the May 17 deadline put forth by U.S. House Speaker […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Goes to the WTO to Dispute U.S. Tariffs
This morning in metals news, South Korea has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S. tariffs on washing machines and solar panels, turmoil in the aluminum market is high and copper prices dipped Monday. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook South Korea Goes to […]
India Expresses Concerns at WTO About Possibility of Trade War Sparked by Section 232 Tariffs
India has been champing at the bit ever since the United States imposed a 25% import tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum imports to protect its own industry. Need buying strategies for steel in 2018? MetalMiner’s Annual Outlook has what you need Last week, India told an informal meeting of heads of delegations at […]
This Morning in Metals: Clock Ticks on NAFTA Talks
This morning in metals news, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan sets a deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks, steel imports are up through the first four months of the year, and Pew survey data sheds light on Americans’ opinions on free-trade deals and the Trump administration’s Section 232 steel and aluminum […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Rises For Second Straight Day
This morning in metals news, copper was up again Thursday, the impact of the Trump administration’s steel tariffs on the can business and hearings on the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods will be extended. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Gains Momentum The LME copper […]
This Morning in Metals: Tata Selling, Copper Prices and a Mexican NAFTA Compromise
This morning in metals news, Tata Steel plans to offload some of its European businesses, copper prices bounced back and Mexico is reportedly open to a compromise on auto content as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation talks. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tata Steel […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Aluminum, Steel Exports Increased in April
This morning in metals news, Chinese exports of steel and aluminum were up in April, copper prices fell and negotiators are working to reach a deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this month. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Chinese Steel, Aluminum Exports Jump in May […]
This Morning in Metals: China Iron Ore Futures Rise
This morning in metals news, China iron ore futures were up Monday, the chief executive of Japan’s LIXIL Group expressed concern about aluminum price volatility, and a new study measures the economic effect of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months […]
This Morning in Metals: Every Exempted Country Faces Quota or Restrictions, Trump Trade Adviser Says
This morning in metals news, every country exempted from the Trump administration’s Section 232 tariffs will be subject to either quotas or restrictions of some kind, copper hit a one-week high and aluminum prices jumped today as Trump administration officials kicked off a trip to Beijing to talk trade. Need buying strategies for steel? Try […]
