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United States – Copper Tariffs Away: Global Equilibrium at Risk
The global copper market has finally received the long-awaited news: refined copper imports to the United States will be subject to tariffs starting August 1, 2025. The announcement came via a post by President Donald Trump on the Truth Social platform, indicating a...
Rebound and Tensions in the Italian Steel Rebar, Beam, Rolled Products, and Welded Pipe Markets
After months of prolonged decline and a price collapse that pushed traded values to historic lows of €230-250/t (basic starting price), the Italian rebar market appears to be seeing a turning point. According to several sources, producers have been tightening their...
Global Zinc Market: Summer Cools Premiums in Asia and the US, But Europe Is Tighter
During the week ending Tuesday, July 8, SHG (Special High Grade, min. 99.995%) zinc markets in Asia and the United States experienced very limited activity, as is typical during the summer months. However, signs of mild tension were observed in Europe, linked to...
Global Long Steel Market Under Tension: Between US Tariffs and Asian Pressure
The global market for long steel products—which includes bars, beams, sections, and wire rod—is experiencing a structural deterioration, with a growing imbalance between supply and demand. An already fragile environment was further exacerbated by a sudden and...