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India-US: Trade Tensions Rise After Washington’s Rejection of WTO Consultation
On August 5, 2025, the Indian government announced to Parliament that the United States had officially rejected India's request to initiate consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding new American tariffs on steel, aluminum, and related products....
Global Tin Premiums: Downward Pressure in Asia and the United States, Stability in Europe
During the assessment period ending Tuesday, August 5, 99.9% tin premiums remained stable in Europe, while declining in the United States and major Asian markets. The broad-based decline was primarily attributed to weak demand, low spot trading, and volatile benchmark...
Global P1020A Primary Aluminum Premiums: Mixed Movements, but US and Europe Remain Supported
Global P1020A primary aluminum premiums showed mixed trends during the week ending Tuesday, August 5. However, despite the typical summer calm, premiums in the United States and Europe strengthened due to specific supportive factors, such as tight supplies and limited...
Australia Considers National Price Floors and Offtakes for Rare Earth Elements
Australia is considering the introduction of a price floor and national purchasing agreements (offtakes) for rare earth elements and other strategic raw materials, as part of the creation of a national reserve of critical minerals. This initiative aims to support...