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This Morning in Metals: U.S. August Steel Imports Hit 2.7M Metric Tons

This morning in metals, the U.S. Census Bureau reported figures for August steel imports, Japanese aluminum consumers are looking to scrap and universities in the U.K. are conducting testing in the hopes of producing “greener” steel. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Imports 2.7M Metric Tons of […]

This Morning in Metals: U.S., Mexico Reportedly Reach Preliminary NAFTA Deal

This morning in metals news, the U.S. and Mexico reportedly reached a deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), China’s Baosteel posted a surge in first-half profits and Japan’s steel output dropped unexpectedly in July. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook NAFTA Deal According to media reports, the U.S. […]

This Morning in Metals: Tariffs Saving the U.S. Steel Industry? Trump Says Yes

This morning in metals news, President Trump claimed his tariffs are saving the U.S. steel industry, steel supplies from Japan and South Korea to India have increased, and Turkey hits back with new tariffs in response to the U.S.’s doubling of the steel and aluminum tariffs. Lower your aluminum spend – Take a free trial […]

This Morning in Metals: Chinese Aluminum Foil Maker Sues Over U.S. Duties

This morning in metals news, a Chinese company that makes aluminum foil is suing the U.S. over anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on the product, Japan is concerned about a rise in Chinese steel exports and President Trump throws another supporting tweet behind his tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of […]

This Morning in Metals: Japan Considers Retaliation Over Section 232 Tariffs

This morning in metals news, Japan is considering retaliation over the U.S.’s Section 232 metals tariffs, copper gains slowed in the face of a strengthening U.S. dollar, and South Korea initiated a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S. duties on solar cells and washing machines. Need buying strategies for steel? Try […]

This Morning in Metals: Japan’s JFE Says Tariff Hasn’t Impacted Its Steel Exports Yet

This morning in metals news, the parent company of Japan’s second-largest steelmaker said the U.S. steel tariff on steel had yet to impact its exports, Novelis breaks ground on a new automotive aluminum facility in Kentucky and a NAFTA deal is unlikely to happen by the May 17 deadline put forth by U.S. House Speaker […]

This Morning in Metals: Saudi Arabia Seeks $100/Barrel Oil Price, Chinese Iron Ore Rebounds from 10-Month Low

This morning in metal news, Chinese iron ore futures rebound from a 10-month low, Saudi Arabia emerges as OPEC’s leading supporter for further reducing oil supply, and researchers discover a major supply of rare earth minerals in the seabed near a remote Japanese island. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s […]

This Morning in Metals: Trump Calls For $100B in Additional Tariffs on China

This morning in metals news, the U.S.-China trade conflict escalated further on Thursday, ABB’s chief executive hopes some relief might be offered by the U.S. vis-a-vis Chinese steel import tariffs and Japan’s second-quarter steel outlook reflect a year-over-year increase in production but includes uncertainty about the ultimate impact of the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs. Trump […]

This Morning in Metals: Japan Continues Efforts to Win Tariffs Exemptions

This morning in metals news, Japan is opting for a “low-key” approach in its efforts to win Section 232 tariff exemptions, Ukraine’s steel production dropped 3% in the first quarter and Turkey sent a letter to the U.S. lobbying for tariff exemptions of its own. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of […]

This Morning in Metals: Japan’s Aluminum Industry Calls for End to U.S. Aluminum Tariff

This morning in metals news, Japan is calling for the U.S. to ditch its recently imposed Section 232 aluminum tariff, U.S. steel exports were up 13% last year and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $500 million investment from JSW Steel for its facility in Baytown, Texas. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]

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