A recent article by CBC in Canada highlights the mess that has resulted from the imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs between the U.S. and Canada. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook It is fair to say the same mess is almost certainly prevailing on the U.S. side […]
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Podcast Ep. 5: Reshoring Brought Record Number of Jobs Back to U.S. in 2017 — What Now?
Late last week, a CMO of a B2B mobile technology company published a lightly scathing take on the mainstream media’s characterization of the current “trade war” (a “farce,” according to the headline), by making the case for, among other things, reshoring. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Ostensibly […]
Brexit’s Comedy of Errors Continues as Parliament Rejects May’s Deal
For those on the other side of the pond, the debacle that is Brexit must feel rather like a distant joke, particularly the defeat this week of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan by not just Parliament, but a large number of her own party. Need buying strategies for steel in 2019? MetalMiner’s Annual Outlook […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. Approves New Steel Safeguard Measures
This morning in metals news, the E.U. approved new steel import curbs extending until 2021 with a vote Wednesday, the copper price picked up as the U.S. dollar loses momentum and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) says it will set up a system for exclusions if the tariff rate increases on the $200 billion […]
The Latest China Supply Risk You Need to Know About
Thought you had the China supply risks covered? More than one supplier, multiple logistics options, natural disaster contingency planning… yep? Try this: employee arrest and detention. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Here’s What Happened As we reported soon after it happened last week, the Bureau of Consular […]
This Morning in Metals: MFRs with China Operations, Beware — State Dept. Issues Travel Advisory
This morning in metals, we’re tracking a travel advisory for China issued yesterday by the U.S. Department of State — which could impact manufacturers and suppliers who have individuals traveling to and from China for business. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Exercise Increased Caution” Issued yesterday, the […]
Will India’s Coal Power Paradox Make the Country More Green?
Few would have predicted this five years ago, but India is facing a real dilemma. It is exacerbated by the country’s predilection for subsidies and set against the backdrop of a chronic power generation landscape. As any regular traveler to India will know, while power outages are not as common as they once were, they […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Falls to 16-Month Low
This morning in metals news, the aluminum price slides to a 16-month low, Liberty House could be looking to expand its presence in the Middle East and the mid-February deadline for the Section 232 auto investigation draws nearer. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Liberty House Continues on […]
Rusal Back in U.S.’s Good Books, But Oligarch Oleg Deripaska Stays Out in the Cold
Well, that was something and nothing, wasn’t it? Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The non-event of the month was the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announcement this week of its intention to end sanctions on En+ Group plc, UC Rusal plc, and JSC […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarch Deripaska’s Companies
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Treasury Wednesday announced it will lift its sanctions against companies owned by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska (which includes aluminum giant United Company Rusal), Chinese steel prices hit a five-week high and Alcoa cuts aluminum production amid a labor dispute at its Becancour smelter in Quebec. Need buying strategies […]
