We have written in previous posts about volatility this year in the logistics market adding to buyers’ delivery and import cost uncertainty. At other times, we have also written about the decoupling of U.S.-China trade or supply chains. Events in recent months, however, suggest the two combined are likely to continue to create significant cost […]
Category: Imports
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel’s Q3 guidance features $100M loss
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel’s Q3 guidance included a $100 million loss despite improving conditions; the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) made a sunset review determination related to kitchen appliance shelving and racks; and a subsidiary of Norsk Hydro entered into a contract with Spanish aluminum company Alu Iberica. We’re offering timely […]
Week in Review: DOC’s updated SIMA system; steel prices rise; iron ore takes a breather
This week’s coverage included coverage ranging from the announced update to SIMA, iron ore price movements and the U.S.’s decision to rescind the recently reimposed 10% Canadian aluminum tariff. Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and all the metals storylines here on MetalMiner. Stay up […]
This Morning in Metals: USITC maintains duties on rebar from Mexico, Turkey
This morning in metals news: the USITC voted to maintain existing duties on steel rebar from Mexico and Turkey; the U.S. Census Bureau released the latest housing starts data; and General Motors released more information on its next-generation electric vehicle models. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR rescinds recently reimposed Canadian aluminum tariff
This morning in metals news: the United States Trade Representative announced it would remove the 10% tariff on some Canadian aluminum products; China’s steel producers foresee growing demand throughout the remainder of the year; and iron ore prices are surging. Are you under pressure to generate aluminum cost savings? Make sure you are following these […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel capacity utilization rate rises to 65.1%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization reached 65.1% for the week ending Sept. 12, the World Trade Organization released a report covering the U.S.’s Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods; and the copper price approached a two-year high. Does your company have an aluminum buying strategy based on current steel price trends? […]
This Morning in Metals: Department of Commerce touts ‘enhanced’ steel import monitoring system
This morning in metals news: the Department of Commerce on Friday announced the rollout of an updated Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system; Rio Tinto’s chief executive will step down; and, lastly, China’s steel exports are facing a growing number of anti-dumping probes. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals including […]
This Morning in Metals: India to limit copper, aluminum imports
This morning in metals news: India is looking to curb its imports of copper and aluminum; Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill reached a financing agreement for the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project; and Germany’s steel industry needs state aid. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. India targets […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. energy exports, imports nearly equal in May
This morning in metals news: the U.S.’s levels of exports and imports were approximately equal in May, according to the Energy Information Administration; Vale offered an update on emergency protocols at two of its dikes; and the U.S. has seen elevated levels of imports of standard pipe and tin plate in recent months. You want […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner September 2020 MMO report is out
This morning in metals news: MetalMiner’s September Monthly Metal Outlook (MMO) is now available; a Peruvian official says copper mining in the country has recovered after disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic; Finnish stainless steel producer Outokumpu announced a leadership change; and the U.S. Department of Commerce recently issued an affirmative final determination in a […]
