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China: Aluminum Imports Rise Strongly to Meet Industrial Demand
With a production cap set at 45 million tons, China continues to find itself in a delicate balance between domestic supply and growing demand. The construction and transportation sectors were the main drivers of this trend, pushing imports of aluminum and related...
India Recommends Anti-Dumping Duties on PVC Suspension
Four months after imposing an anti-dumping duty (ADD) on PVC paste resins, India has extended its scope to the PVC suspension resins segment, recommending duties ranging from $22 to $284/t. The measure, effective August 14, 2025, and lasting five years, aims to...
Steel Production Declines for Fourth Month, But Prices Push Margins Up
China's crude steel production fell for the fourth consecutive month in July, reflecting weak domestic demand. However, the recent improvement in profit margins—driven by rising prices—could prompt steel plants to increase output as early as August, reversing the...
Base Metal Prices Decline on the SHFE After White House Meeting
On the morning of Tuesday, August 19, prices of major base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) recorded modest changes, with predominantly declines. The trend was influenced by the cautious atmosphere following Monday's meeting at the White House...