This morning in metals news, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer lashed out at the E.U.’s retaliatory tariffs, the Section 232 exclusion request process has allowed for some commercial gamesmanship and automakers warns against potential tariffs on imports of foreign cars. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Lighthizer Tut-Tuts E.U. […]
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China Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson: U.S. Tariffs Are ‘Blackmailing’
Despite a brief window last month in which trade tensions between the U.S. and China seemed to have deescalated, said tensions have resumed apace in recent days. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook On Friday, the U.S. announced the list of just over 1,100 products worth $50 billion that […]
USTR Announces 25% Tariff Targeting 1,102 Chinese Imports
This past Friday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the list of Chinese goods targeted for an additional 25% tariff, marking a critical step in the Trump administration’s Section 301 probe that has investigated what it perceives to be unfair Chinese trade practices. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Aluminum, Steel Exports Increased in April
This morning in metals news, Chinese exports of steel and aluminum were up in April, copper prices fell and negotiators are working to reach a deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this month. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Chinese Steel, Aluminum Exports Jump in May […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Considers Quotas for Countries With Temporary Tariff Exemptions
This morning in metals news, the U.S. is considering quotas for the nations that had their Section 232 tariffs exemptions extended by 30 days this week, Russian aluminum giant Rusal could find its way out from under the eye of U.S. sanctions and the U.S. is hoping for a NAFTA deal this month. Quotas for […]
USTR Section 301 Report Identifies 12 Countries for Priority Watch List on IP Enforcement
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday released a special Section 301 report in which it called out and identified certain trading partners who are falling afoul of intellectual property rights rules. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The USTR puts out the annual Special […]
This Morning in Metals: India Asks for Exemption from U.S.’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
This morning in metals news, India wants to get a waiver from the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, uncertainty for craft beverage makers, and the U.S. Trade Representative said he is hopeful a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deal can be reached soon. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two […]
Trump Grants Temporary Exemptions From Steel, Aluminum Tariffs for E.U., 4 Others
Amid President Trump’s announcement Thursday morning regarding the ongoing Section 301 investigation vis-a-vis Chinese trade practices, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer told the Senate Finance Committee that the European Union and several other trading partners would be granted temporary exemptions from the administration’s Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. Need buying strategies for […]
U.S. in Talks with Countries Regarding Potential Tariffs Exemptions
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer, speaking before the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday morning, addressed a wide range of issues regarding the Trump administration’s trade policy agenda, including steel and aluminum tariffs exemption negotiations with a number of countries. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook In the […]
USTR Submits Trump Administration’s Trade Agenda Policy to Congress
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer delivered the Trump administration’s Trade Agenda Policy and Annual Report to Congress yesterday, outlining the administration’s trade goals as it looks to tweak — or even radically change — the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Need buying strategies for steel? […]
