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China Uses Critical Minerals As Trade Weapon: Tightening Rare Earths And Global Impacts
China has again employed the strategic leverage of critical minerals to strengthen its position in international trade tensions, announcing new export restrictions on seven key rare earths. The move, made official on Friday by China's Ministry of Commerce, represents...
China’s Aluminium Production On the Rise In March 2025: Between Operational Recovery And Market Challenges
According to data compiled by the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), China's domestic aluminium production in March 2025 increased significantly. In a month consisting of 31 days, production increased by 3.7 per cent year-on-year and 11.2 per cent compared to February....
Growing Concerns about the Impact of US Tariffs: European Steel and Metals Industry Calls for Urgent Measures
During a high-level meeting on 7 April with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, representatives of the European steel and metals industry expressed serious concerns about the impact of US tariffs on steel, aluminium and related products. In addition to...
Customs Classification Error On Nickel In The United States Creates Confusion And Potential Delays
The administration led by Donald Trump has been accused of incorrectly classifying nickel under the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), within Annex II of recent import tariff exemptions. According to source, this misclassification has caused confusion...