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A Storm of Chinese Steel Swept Across Latin America
At the Alacero Summit 2025, hosted in vibrant Cartagena, the atmosphere was tense. Delegates, producers, and politicians from the region agreed on one point: the wave of Chinese steel invading the continent represents the greatest threat to the Latin American steel...
An Unusual Flow of Scrap from the United States to Turkey Signals Asia’s Weakness
A seemingly minor trade operation has revealed how profoundly the geography of the global ferrous scrap market is changing. On November 2, a 50,000-ton cargo sailing from the US West Coast to Turkey caught the attention of traders, not so much for its volume, but for...
Base Metals Rebound on the SHFE
The morning of Thursday, November 13, brought a wave of optimism to the Chinese metals markets. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE), most base metals posted solid gains, confirming the strong momentum that began in recent weeks. Tin was particularly eye-catching,...
Trade Tensions and Tariffs in the Balance: US Supreme Court Reshuffles the Deck as Global Shipping Rates Swing Between Rises and Weak Demand
The delicate balance of international trade is back in the spotlight in Washington. Last week, the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the appeal of lower court decisions that invalidated former President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic...