This morning in metals news, Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel announced it plans to restart a blast furnace facility in Illinois, Trump talks tough to E.U. and Chile’s trade surplus is powered by strong copper exports. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Steel to Restart Illinois Operations U.S. Steel announced this […]
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How Will Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Impact India?
The Indian metal industry seems divided for now over the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of the intention to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook News reports and statements by industry leaders, along with reports by research agencies, show no […]
This Morning in Metals: Nucor CEO Says Tariffs Treat Other Countries ‘How They Treat Us’
This morning in metals news, Nucor CEO John Ferriola weighed in on President Trump’s tariffs proposal, embattled Kobe Steel admits that its data fraud traces back more than five decades and Shanghai zinc has a tough day. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook ‘How They Treat Us’ As the world waits […]
Battle Lines Are Being Drawn After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement
It wasn’t long after President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement was made that battle lines started to be drawn. Section 232 buying strategies – grab your copy of MetalMiner’s Section 232 Investigation Impact Report for only $74.99! President Donald Trump has spoken to world leaders about his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to Reuters, […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Could Lead to NAFTA Departure
This morning in metals news, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist said the if the U.S. imposes steel and aluminum tariffs, the decision could preceded an exit from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); the president’s trade adviser said exceptions in the proposed new tariffs are unlikely and LME copper holds above its two-week low. Section […]
How Has the Rest of the World Reacted to Trump’s Section 232 Announcement?
President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. intends to impose 25% import tariffs on steel and 10% import tariffs on aluminum following the Departments of Commerce’s section 232 review has been met with mixed reactions. Section 232 buying strategies – grab a copy of MetalMiner’s Section 232 Investigation Impact Report today! Steel and aluminum producers in […]
Trump Says Administration Will Implement Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Next Week
After a hectic morning during which it seemed like a Section 232 announcement from President Trump was coming, before it then it seemed like it would be postponed, an announcement did finally come. Section 232 buying strategies – download MetalMiner’s Section 232 Investigation Impact Report today! CNN reported earlier today that Trump said his administration […]
This Morning in Metals: China Reacts to U.S. Aluminum Foil Ruling
This morning in metals news, China’s Ministry of Commerce expressed displeasure with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s ruling Tuesday on aluminum foil, the European Union will retaliate if the U.S. imposes steel tariffs and the copper price takes a dip. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook China Expresses Dissatisfaction with Aluminum […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Dept. of Defense Backs Targeted Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Department of Defense recently indicated it would prefer targeted tariffs as opposed to a blanket strategy, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will press President Donald Trump on an assurance last year that Australia would be exempted and London copper is down for the week. Buying Aluminum in 2018? […]
This Morning in Metals: Indonesian Government Mulls Freeport Copper Contract Extension
This morning in metals news, the Indonesian government is considering whether or not to extend the copper export contract with Freeport McMoRan, Reliance Steel and Aluminum announces its fourth quarter earnings. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Aluminum Tariffs Could Mean Pricier Beer? President Trump has met with lawmakers this week […]
