This morning in metals news, U.S. steel imports were down 16% through the first 10 months of the year, steel companies are raising their prices and protests continue in the world’s top copper-producing country. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Steel […]
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This Morning in Metals: Steel imports rise; U.S.-China trade talks continue
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Census Bureau reported October steel imports increased from the previous month, U.S.-China trade talks continue and industrial production declined in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Steel imports rise According to the U.S. […]
Week in Review: ArcelorMittal Closures, Platinum Demand and a Call for a Section 232 Sunset
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including our coverage of: ArcelorMittal’s plant closure in South Africa, the oil price outlook, U.S. steel capacity utilization and steel prices, CAMMU’s call for a Section 232 sunset provision, and […]
This Morning in Metals: Asian Stocks Fall on Trump’s Tariff Threat
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on China if a deal isn’t reached, Norsk Hydro has closed its fabrication business unit in Drunen, Netherlands, and the European Steel Association (EUROFER) called for reinforcement of the E.U.’s steel safeguards. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world […]
Metal manufacturers, users call for Section 232 sunset provision
More than a year and a half has elapsed since President Donald Trump, leveraging Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum of 25% and 10%, respectively. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Trump applied the tariffs using the Section […]
U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks Show Promise Over Auto Tariffs Issue
Not everyone agrees with the use of tariffs to achieve changes in trade relations. However, a recent article in The New York Times article reports the threat of 25% import tariffs on the U.S.’s main automotive trading partners could prove to be spectacularly successful. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Will No Longer Seek Special Treatment for Developing Countries
This morning in metals news, South Korea will no longer seek to benefit from special treatment granted to developing countries vis-a-vis WTO rules, iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland are surging and Rio Tinto has commissioned new press filter technology at its Quebec alumina refinery. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]
Week in Review: Steel Prices, U.S. Oil Exports and Iron Ore Supply
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, which included stories on: steel production and the falling steel price; a dip in aluminum production and the flagging aluminum price; U.S. oil exports; and a survey of U.S. electronics […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Imports Down 13.7%
This morning in metals news, the U.S.’s imports of steel are down 13.7% in the year to date, miner Glencore is partnering with other companies at the World Economic Forum on responsible sourcing and the Aluminum Association supported a bipartisan letter to Congress lobbying for an aluminum import monitoring program. Keep up to date on […]
India’s Coal Imports Drop Despite Coal India’s Operational Setbacks
It has come as a surprise to some in the coal sector that for the third consecutive month, India’s coal imports are set to drop in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. News agency Reuters reported India’s seaborne imports of […]
