This morning in metals news, one report says President Trump could impose tariffs on China as early as this Friday, copper drops to a one-week low and a Mexican presidential candidate says failure to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) cannot be “fatal” for the Mexican people. China Tariffs Could be Coming According […]
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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: Steel Imports Surge in the E.U.
This morning in metals, the European Union has seen its level of imports surge in 2018, a Republican Senator has unveiled a bill that seeks to check the president’s authority on tariffs and the E.U. plans to impose tariffs on the U.S. next month. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Canada Considers Response to U.S. Tariffs
This morning in metals news, Canada is searching for its response to the expiration of its exemption from the U.S.’s steel and aluminum tariffs; President Trump’s top economic adviser said Canadian President Justin Trudeau is “overreacting” to the news; and copper rises as negotiations begin at BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile. Need buying strategies for […]
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 […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Hits E.U., Canada, Mexico With Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
This morning in metals news, the U.S. finally slapped its Section 232 tariffs on the European Union, Canada and Mexico; China says it is ready to defend itself should a trade war transpire; and copper falls to a three-week low. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tariffs Finally Hit […]
U.S. Ramps Up Talk of Trade Action Against China
After recent meetings, it appeared China and the U.S. had reached somewhat of a truce in the ongoing saga of escalating trade tensions. That changed this week. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook On Tuesday, the White House released a statement in which it said the U.S. would continue […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Launches Section 232 on Auto Imports
This morning in metals news, the U.S. this week announced a new Section 232 probe investigating automotive imports, the specter of auto tariffs looms over Europe and Asia, and Mexico’s economy minister opines on the chances of a deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) before the July Mexican presidential election. Need buying […]
This Morning in Metals: Clock Ticks on NAFTA Talks
This morning in metals news, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan sets a deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks, steel imports are up through the first four months of the year, and Pew survey data sheds light on Americans’ opinions on free-trade deals and the Trump administration’s Section 232 steel and aluminum […]
