This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump on Sunday said he is not ready to make a trade deal with China just yet, ArcelorMittal faces falling steel prices as it attempts to revive India’s Essar Steel and the Department of Commerce today added 46 Huawei affiliates to the Entity List. Need buying strategies for […]
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This Morning in Metals: China Hopes to Reach U.S. Halfway in Trade Talks
This morning in metals news, China says it hopes to reach a compromise with the U.S. on trade, the U.S. Department of Commerce self-initiated an investigation related to imports of corrosion-resistant steel products and iron ore prices continue to slide. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Looking for […]
This Morning in Metals: Coca-Cola to Sell Dasani Water Brand in Aluminum Cans
This morning in metals news, beverage maker Coca-Cola has announced it will shift to aluminum cans for its Dasani water brand, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it found evidence of dumping of refillable stainless steel kegs from Mexico and China still plans to send trade officials to Washington next month for talks. Need buying […]
Rare Earths MMI: China Rare Earths Association Calls out U.S.’s Trade ‘Bullying’
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point this month for an August reading of 22. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tariffs, China and Rare Earths Once again, the ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China took a turn toward further tensions recently when President […]
Trump: U.S. Will Impose 10% Tariff on Additional $300B in Chinese Goods
Although the U.S. and China restarted trade talks this week after a May flare-up in tensions — one that led to the U.S. increasing tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, followed by $60 billion in retaliatory tariffs from China — tariffs were back on the table. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S., China Conclude Latest Round of Trade Talks
This morning in metals news, the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks wrapped up Wednesday, steel companies are not reducing emissions fast enough and analysts cut their copper forecast for fourth-quarter prices. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S., China Conclude Talks in Shanghai Trade negotiators from the […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S., China Resume Trade Talks
This morning in metals news, U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators resumed talks this week, Goldman Sachs is pessimistic about copper supply and smaller Chinese steel mills are shaking off anti-pollution laws in an effort to compete against larger steel firms in the country. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Flat Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
This morning in metals news, the copper price didn’t budge Thursday ahead of a key meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Nucor announced a price hike for flat-rolled steel products, and automaker Tesla won a tariff exemption on aluminum imported from Japan. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center is Live
This morning in metals news, MetalMiner now has a trade-centered news portal, the European steel sector is demanding tougher safeguards and the copper price posted gains. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook MetalMiner Trade Resource Center Tariffs, trade deals and trade wars — the world is abuzz these […]
This Morning in Metals: Asian Stocks Fall Ahead of Much-Anticipated Trump-Xi Meeting
This morning in metals news, stocks in Asia fell Tuesday, Chinese steel prices continued recent gains and U.S. Steel named a new chief information officer. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Asian Stocks Slide Shares in Asian companies fell Tuesday ahead of a meeting scheduled for later this […]