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US Section 232 Tariffs: New Temporary Reductions On Agricultural Machinery And HVAC, But The Steel Industry Remains Divided
The new US amendment to Section 232 tariffs on steel, copper and aluminium reopened the debate within the American steel chain. The measure, signed on Monday June 1, introduces a temporary reduction of the duty rate to 15% for some categories of derivative products,...
SHFE Metals Down: Nickel Leads Losses Amid Rising Stocks, Global Surplus And Indonesia Uncertainty
Base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange opened the session of Thursday June 4 in negative territory, with widespread declines across all main contracts and with nickel once again at the center of bearish pressure. The movement reflects a combination of...
The Democratic Republic Of Congo Includes Lithium Among Strategic Minerals: More Royalties, More Costs And New Uncertainties For Future Supply
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to include lithium in its list of strategic minerals, alongside tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earth elements. This is a decision that, while having limited impact on the spot market in the short term, could...
Steel Tubes In Italy: Market Slowing, Flat Demand And Prices Waiting For The New EU Framework
The Italian steel tube market is going through a phase of evident slowdown. Demand remains flat, purchases are limited and operators are looking at June as a possible last useful moment to see a minimum of activity before the summer break. The general climate is...