This morning in metals news: copper prices surged to their highest level in seven months; the acquisition of British Steel is progressing, according to prospective Chinese buyer Jingye; and USTR Robert Lighthizer communicated with Mexico regarding USMCA implementation. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! […]
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This Morning in Metals: Markets eye tariff deadline, Fed’s rate decision
This morning in metals news, markets are anxiously eyeing Sunday’s U.S.-China tariff deadline, The Mongolian parliament passed a resolution relating to the Oyu Tolgoi mine (majority-owned by Rio Tinto) and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer weighed in on yesterday’s United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) news. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in […]
U.S.-India Trade Talks Come to Nought — Again
When you see the words “trade deal,” we instantly think of China, but the U.S. has embarked on a multitude of trade disputes with longtime trading partners. To a greater or lesser extent, some progress is being made on most of them. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade […]
This Morning in Metals: Mexico Reforms Labor Code in Push Toward USMCA Approval
This morning in metals news, Mexico’s Senate approved changes to the country’s labor laws, Chinese iron ore futures notched their fifth consecutive monthly gain and U.S. steelmaker AK Steel reported its first-quarter earnings. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Mexico Passes New Labor Laws As NAFTA partners Canada, Mexico […]
This Morning in Metals: Per ITC Analysis, USMCA Would Raise U.S. GDP by 0.35%
This morning in metals news, an analysis by the U.S. International Trade Commission digs into the details of the pending United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Congressional Research Service released a report covering economic growth levels around the world and the chairman of Chile’s Antofagasta says the green revolution will be good for copper. Need buying […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Working on Solution to Lift Metals Tariffs on Canada, Mexico
This morning in metals news, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Tuesday said the U.S. is working on a “practical solution” to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, China is expected to have a 2.65-million-ton copper deficit this year, and a preliminary report on iron ore miner BHP’s train derailment in […]
USTR Releases Annual Trade Policy Agenda as China Talks Continue
Trade, trade, trade — that is the order of the day as the Trump administration pursues a trade accord with China and attempts to convince Congress to approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer addressed Congress […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Prices Make Gains as Dollar Weakens
This morning in metals news, copper prices are buoyed by a softening U.S. dollar, Dalian iron ore drops and trade ministers from the U.S., Japan and the European Union met in Washington, D.C. yesterday. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Prices Rise The price of copper has […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR to Consider Tariff Rate Bump on $200B China Import List
This morning in metals, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer released a statement regarding the news of a potential increase in the tariff rate on the previously proposed list of $200 billion worth in Chinese goods, China responds and Secretary of Commerce downplays the potential impact of the tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Try […]
This Morning in Metals: Lighthizer Says Canada is National Security Threat in Steel
This morning in metals, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer said Canada is a national security threat with respect to steel, the U.S. posted 4.1% GDP growth in Q2 and The Coca-Cola Company says it is raising prices on account of the Trump administration’s 10% aluminum tariff. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
