ThomasNet ran a piece this week on China’s latest blockbuster in the electric vehicle (EV) market: the Ora R1 hatchback from domestic automaker Great Wall. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook I say “blockbuster” not because it’s a rival to Tesla or a similar high-end brand — quite the […]
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This Morning in Metals: U.S., China Conclude Round of Trade Talks This Week
This morning in metals news, trade delegations from the U.S. and China concluded talks this week, the E.U. is expected to impose steel import curbs and copper rises to a one-week high. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S-China Trade Talks The new year has begun with dialogue. […]
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 […]
This Morning in Metals: U.K. Steel Exports to U.S. Down 20% Since Tariff
This morning in metals news, the U.K.’s steel export levels to the U.S. have come down this year, China’s steel output surged through the first 11 months of the year and 2018 proved to be a down year for a number of commodities, including copper. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial […]
November Global Crude Steel Production Up 5.8% Year Over Year
Global crude steel production in November jumped 5.8% year over year, the World Steel Association reported today. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Production from the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association hit 148.6 million tons (MT) in November, continuing an upward production growth trend that […]
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 […]
This Morning in Metals: E.U. Extends Steel Investigation
This morning in metals news, the European Commission has extended its probe of steel imports, steel production in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. ticked up last week and Chinese aluminum companies will reportedly come together to discuss falling aluminum prices. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook […]
China to Cut Tariffs on Imported U.S.-Made Automobiles
The issue of automotive tariffs has often been cited by President Donald Trump and others in his administration when framing the the U.S.’s trade relationship with other countries. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Earlier this month, on the heels of the Group of 20 (G20) summit meeting […]
Morning in Metals and Week in Review: Cars, Cuba and Brexit, Oh My!
This morning in metals, here are a couple news items that piqued our interest: China giving the U.S. a break in trade “war” by lifting the tariff on cars… According to a story originally reported by Bloomberg today, China will lift the 25% retaliatory duty on cars for three months (thanks, China!) in an effort to […]
