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Section 232 negotiations between the US and the UK

As an example of how trade disputes often have little to do with trade, the announcement this week that the US and UK would sit down for talks to resolve the Trump era “trade dispute” over steel and aluminium tariffs serves as a case in point. Back in March 2018, when the former US president […]

US, Japan to initiate talks on Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs

The United States and Japan have agreed to initiate talks regarding the former’s Section 232 tariffs on Japanese steel and aluminum imports, Reuters reported this week. According to a report by AP, Japan’s industry ministry said Japan’s Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo attended the meeting. However, a ministry official said […]

Week in Review: Aluminum prices plunge; U.S., E.U. reach Section 232 deal; magnesium shortages add to supply chain woes

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: MetalMiner has launched a full suite of precious metals as part of the MetalMiner Insights platform. This includes a complete suite of catalytic converter precious metals, which are particularly useful […]

US, EU deal on Section 232 tariffs calls for sustainability cooperation

As we predicted last month, the U.S. and E.U. have used the recent G20 summit in Rome to announce an end to hostilities over the steel and aluminum Section 232 tariffs imposed by the previous Trump administration and perpetuated by President Joe Biden. “We have agreed with the US to pause our steel and aluminium […]

This Morning in Metals: US, EU reach deal on Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs

This morning in metals news: the U.S. and E.U. have struck a deal that will see to the former resuming imports of duty-free steel and aluminum from the E.U.; battery storage applications have shifted, the Energy Information Administration explained; and, lastly, compensation costs increased during Q3 2021. Want an occasional email from MetalMiner that highlights […]

What’s next for US Section 232 tariffs on EU steel, aluminum?

Talk of trade meetings are usually met with a yawn and click to the next news item. However, last week’s meeting between the E.U. and the U.S. in Pittsburgh may be one event worth following. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each […]

Department of Commerce launches Section 232 neodymium magnets probe

The Department of Commerce has initiated a Section 232 investigation covering neodymium-iron-boron magnets, the department announced Sept. 24. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Section 232 investigation to cover neodymium magnets The Trump administration used Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to […]

This Morning in Metals: Court dismisses challenge to Section 232 duties on Canadian steel

This morning in metals news: the U.S. Court of International Trade granted defendants’ motion for partial dismissal of a challenge to the U.S.’s Section 232 duties on Canadian steel; the Midwest is the heart of U.S. wind capacity; and, lastly, U.S. Steel released its second-quarter guidance. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific […]

Rare Earths MMI: US to consider launching Section 232 probe for neodymium magnets

The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 19.6% this month, as China has loosened rare earths production quotas and the Biden administration could possibly launch a Section 232 investigation for neodymium magnets. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and […]

Week in Review: Section 232 tariffs; metals prices pull back; China warns commodity speculators

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was here on MetalMiner, which included coverage of the Section 232 tariffs, the recent metals price pullback, China’s warning to commodity speculators and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]

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