This morning in metals news, U.S. steel production levels were down significantly last week, the Census Bureau released April steel import totals and copper prices dipped Wednesday.
Category: Imports
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Association reiterates support for Section 232 aluminum tariff exemptions
This morning in metals news, the Aluminum Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer restating its support for exemptions to the Section 232 tariffs on imported aluminum, ground preparation has begun for a new electric vehicle battery cell production facility in Lordstown, Ohio, and the E.U. has disbursed a loan of €75 […]
Week in Review: Aluminum tariffs; oil prices; Indian iron ore exports
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: copper prices, the automotive sector’s push to restart production, oil prices and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. could slap anti-dumping tariffs on Turkish steel
This morning in metals news, the E.U. could slap new duties on steel imported from Turkey, Australian energy exports to China have surged and union representatives questioned Alcoa’s efforts to keep its Ferndale, Washington smelter running.
Aluminum’s struggles point to flaws of tariff approach
At least as far as aluminum is concerned, the president’s tariff strategy is in tatters, a recent Reuters article suggests.
To the chagrin of domestic producers, India becomes net importer of copper
The COVID-19 pandemic — and even conditions prior to that — has turned India into a net importer of copper, with at 132,445 tons imported between April 2019 and January 2020.
Week in Review: Copper production; China’s road to recovery; quarterly output updates
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, including coverage of: copper production; aluminum tariff exclusion reform; the nickel market; global steel production; and much more.
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports down 22% this year
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel imports fell 22% through the first three months of the year, Posco’s first-quarter profits were down 44% and Alcoa reported its quarterly earnings. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports reach 1.6M tons in March
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel import levels increased from February to March, new home sales declined and BHP reviewed its operations for the nine-month period ending March 31. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
This Morning in Metals: Vale iron ore production down 18%
This morning in metals news, Brazilian miner Vale’s iron ore production dropped 18% in Q1, U.S. total energy exports exceeded imports in 2019 and China has imposed new scrap import quotas. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
