This morning in metals news, the U.S. Department of Commerce issues a final affirmative determination in its anti-dumping and countervailing subsidy investigation of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from five countries, LME copper pushes away from a three-month low and the E.U. is hopeful it can win at least temporary exemptions from the U.S. […]
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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 […]
This Morning in Metals: Tariffs Exemption Talks Continue
This morning in metals news, the U.S. is in talks with several nations regarding possible exemptions from its steel and aluminum tariffs, Shanghai copper hits a six-month low Wednesday and the U.S. drops a bargaining point in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation talks. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
U.S. Trade Associations Urge President Not to Impose Tariffs on China
In a letter from 45 U.S. trade associations sent to President Trump Sunday, the associations urged the president to avoid imposing tariffs on China because they would negatively impact the U.S. economy and consumers, according to a Reuters report. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to a Bloomberg […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Could Impose New Tariffs on China This Week
This morning in metals news, a report indicates the U.S. plans to impose new tariffs on China this week, the E.U. looks to pin the blame for global steel oversupply on China and the U.A.E. wants to gain an exemption from the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two […]
This Morning in Metals: DOC Announces Exclusion Process for New Tariffs
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its tariff exclusion process for steel and aluminum, world leaders announce the intention to work together on steel overcapacity, and bank accounts have been seized in connection to a corruption probe involving Rio Tinto’s Mongolia mine. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months […]
This Morning in Metals: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau ‘Confident’ in NAFTA Talks
This morning in metals news, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is confident in the ability to reach a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deal, West Coast ports are preparing for the imposition of the Trump administration’s steel tariff, and Tokyo and Seoul are seeking exemptions from the tariffs. Need buying strategies for steel? Try […]
This Morning in Metals: Canadian Steel Industry Can Breath ‘Sigh of Relief’
This morning in metals news, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canadian steel industry can breath a sigh of relief after obtaining an exemption from the U.S.’s recently announced 25% steel tariff, the tariffs throw a wrench into India’s export plans and Reuters’ Andy Home opines on the way forward for the aluminum market […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel to Reopen Illinois Steelmaking Facilities After Tariffs Announcement
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 […]
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 […]
