According to preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday, U.S. imports of steel in October hit 3.0 million metric tons, at a value of $2.7 billion. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The October total marks an increase from the previous month, when the U.S imported 2.0 million […]
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Metal Manufacturers Group Weighs in on Tariff Exclusion Process
Yesterday, we noted a recent Aluminum Association letter, in which the industry group claimed the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 tariff exclusion request undermined the domestic aluminum industry. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook On Tuesday, the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU) also weighed in […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Falls to One-Week Low
This morning in metals news, the copper price has slipped to a one-week low, builders in British Columbia are asking the Canadian government to loosen limits on steel imports and U.S. tariffs contributed to a Pittsburgh steelmaker’s down third quarter. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME Copper […]
This Morning in Metals: North American Aluminum Associations Petition for Tariff Exemptions
This morning in metals news, North American aluminum associations wrote a joint letter asking for quota-free tariff exemptions for Canadian and Mexican aluminum, European automakers plan to try out new LME steel contracts launching next year, and the LME copper price has dropped ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Need buying strategies for steel? Request […]
This Morning in Metals: ArcelorMittal, Nippon Submit Joint Bid for Essar
This morning in metals news, the final two bidders for India’s Essar Steel have been chosen, businesses are grappling with the reality of no tariff exclusions vis-a-vis the most recent round of tariffs on China and trade ministers met in Ottawa to talk about strengthening the World Trade Organization (WTO). Need buying strategies for steel? […]
DOC Issues Preliminary Determination in CVD Investigation of Chinese Steel Propane Cylinders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) earlier this week issued an affirmative preliminary determination in its countervailing duty investigation of imports of steel propane cylinders from China. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The DOC determined Chinese exporters of steel propane cylinders received countervailable subsidies ranging from 42.77% […]
This Morning in Metals: Tangshan Mills Boost Steel Production
This morning in metals news, mills in the Chinese city of Tangshan have increased steel production despite the official start of winter cuts, LME copper prices fell and U.S. imports of aluminum from Australia have been on the rise. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tangshan Boosts Steel […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Eyeing Steel Quotas for Mexico
This morning in metals news, the U.S. is reportedly looking to impose steel quotas on Mexico, the World Steel Association boosts its forecast for global steel demand and U.S. Steel reaches a tentative agreement with United Steelworkers to avoid a potential strike. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook […]
DOC Initiates CVD, AD Investigations of Aluminum Wire, Cable Imports From China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced late last week that it had initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations related to imports of aluminum wire and cable from China. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the DOC, imports of the products from China in 2017 were […]
This Morning in Metals: LME Aluminum Hits One-Week Low
This morning in metals news, the LME aluminum price has tracked back down after spiking last Wednesday, U.S. steel import permit applications fell in September and a Chilean state-owned miner is in talks to sell copper to China’s Minmetals. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME Aluminum Hits […]
