This morning in metals news, the U.S. released the first round of exclusion request responses vis-a-vis the Section 232 steel tariff, copper bounces back and ThyssenKrupp looks to form a joint venture in China. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Exclusion Time The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Wednesday […]
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Canadian Chambers of Commerce Express Support for Government Response to U.S. Trade Actions
In a letter dated June 18 to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Perrin Beatty — along with nine heads of provincial Chambers of Commerce — wrote to express “support for the government’s efforts to defend Canadian interests in the face of unprecedented trade actions by the United States […]
Norway Requests Consultations With U.S. on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Norway became the latest country to request consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with the U.S. over its Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. The dispute complaint was circulated to WTO members June 19. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook “In Norway’s view, the additional tariffs imposed by […]
This Morning in Metals: Energy Companies Seek Steel Tariff Exemptions
This morning in metals news, energy companies are lobbying for exemptions from the U.S. steel tariff, U.S. steel exports dropped in April compared with the previous month, and steel and iron ore prices fell by the greatest amount since March. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Asking for Exemptions […]
EUROFER President Talks Section 232 Tariffs at European Steel Day
Trade relations between the U.S. and the European Union are in a tough spot these days, as the U.S. imposed its Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on the 28-member bloc (plus Canada and Mexico) recently, a decision yielding much consternation from the U.S.’s trading partners. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Aluminum, Steel Exports Surge in May
This morning in metal news, steel and aluminum exports from China were up in May; the National Retail Federation CEO panned the U.S.’s tariffs; and a White House economic analysis reportedly concludes President Trump’s tariffs will hurt economic growth. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Exports on the Rise […]
This Morning in Metals: Mexico Takes Aim at Steel, Farm Products
This morning in metals news, Mexico hits back against the U.S.; tariffs aren’t good for relationships with allies, the Aluminum Association’s CEO says; and the E.U. could impose steel and aluminum safeguard measures as early as July. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Mexico Hits Back Retaliation on the […]
U.S. Goes Ahead With Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on E.U., Canada, Mexico
Well, he went and did it, didn’t he? Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Against advice from consumers and pleading from politicians in Europe and the Americas, President Trump went ahead with the imposition of 25% import tariffs on steel and 10% on aluminum from the E.U., Canada and […]
A May Review: Metals Prices Show Less Volatility After Wobbly April
After the instability in the industrial metals complex in April, May closed with an overall increase in metal prices. However, the increases are, in general, less sharp and less volatile than last month. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Aluminum, Copper and Nickel The three main metals have seen […]
World Steel Association Releases 2018 Steel in Figures Report
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) 2018 World Steel in Figures report offers a sweeping view of the industry, including historical data on steel production, apparent steel use and more. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The report, released on Tuesday, is part of what can be seen as a […]