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U.S.-China Trade Tensions and Impact on Iron Ore Prices in 2025
Growing trade tensions between the United States and China could put further pressure on iron ore prices in 2025. Indeed, increased tariffs could reduce China's direct and indirect steel exports, a factor of deep concern to miners and analysts. Steel Market Outlook in...
Trend of World Stainless Steel Production in 2024: Annual Growth but Decline in Third Quarter
In the third quarter of 2024, world crude stainless steel production contracted 1.1 percent from the previous quarter to 15.65 million tons. This decline represents a reversal of the growth seen in the first six months of the year, reflecting weaker demand and global...
The Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs on Maritime Trade and Freights.
President Donald Trump delivered on his promises over the weekend by imposing heavy tariffs on the United States' North American neighbors. He became the first president to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to raise tariffs, justifying the...
The Rare Earth Market: A 2025 in the Sign of Volatility?
The rare earths market rose slightly between January and February, a sign of momentary stability for a sector that has been extremely volatile over the past year. However, analysts predict that the market could experience renewed turbulence in 2025, due to...