This morning in metals, the London Metal Exchange announced a new partnership that aims to promote “market uptake of a transparent and representative global lithium price,” President Donald Trump backs off imposing a 5% tariff on all imports from Mexico and China’s May copper imports dropped. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free […]
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This Morning in Metals: Copper Price Slide Continues
This morning in metals news, the LME copper price continued its tumble this week, U.S. imports from countries like Vietnam have increased and the June 10 Mexico tariff deadline draws near. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Down for Eighth Straight Week The copper price is set […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel Import Permit Applications Down 10.8% in May
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel import permit applications dropped last month, the Trump administration’s Section 232 aluminum tariff left its mark on operations at the Port of Oswego and the Trump administration released a new strategy that aims to ensure a reliable supply of critical minerals. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Execs Wary of Potential Mexico Tariffs
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel executives are concerned about the impact of proposed tariffs on Mexican goods, bidders are looking at the liquidated British Steel in parts and Norsk Hydro released its Q1 2019 financial results. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Steel Executives Express […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump Threatens Mexico with Tariffs as USMCA Push Continues
This morning in metals, President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on all imports from Mexico, Shanghai steel prices are down and copper prices are en route to their biggest monthly fall since 2015. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Trump Threatens More Tariffs on Mexican Goods The […]
Experts Fail to Quantify Impact of Section 232 Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
If you ask 100 procurement professionals whether or not the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs have helped or harmed them, 100% will say the tariffs harmed them. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook After fielding hundreds of calls from metal-buying organizations this past year, we here at […]
U.S. Steel Mills’ Capacity Utilization Rate Reaches 81.8%
U.S. steel mills have operated at a capacity utilization rate of 81.8% for the year through May 18, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) weekly steel production report. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the report, adjusted year-to-date production through May 18 reached […]
Trump Drops Metals Tariffs on Canada, Mexico; What’s the Impact on Steel, Aluminum Prices?
President Donald Trump announced today the removal of the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum with respect to NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The tariffs had remained in place since June 1, 2018, when temporary exemptions for Canada, Mexico and […]
This Morning in Metals: Iron Ore Soars After Vale Warning
This morning in metals news, the iron ore price continues to rise, the U.S. cut its import tariff on Turkish steel in half and copper is on its way to its fifth consecutive weekly loss. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Rises After Vale Warning The […]
This Morning in Metals: Mexican Official Says Deal to Remove U.S. Metals Tariffs Could be Close
This morning in metals news, a senior Mexican official indicated the U.S. and Mexico could be nearing a solution leading toward removal of the U.S.’s Section 232 metals tariffs, British Steel is looking for financial assistance and President Donald Trump referred to the ongoing trade conflict with China as a “little squabble.” Need buying strategies […]
