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Liberation Day: The Suspension of Duties And New Uncertainties For Raw Materials
Wednesday 2 April was dubbed “Liberation Day” in the US, a date that marked a temporary suspension of reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of industrial commodities. Steel, aluminium and copper - key elements in the global manufacturing fabric - benefited from a...
Nickel Premiums Globally Stable: Between Weak Demand And Expectations For U.S. Tariffs
In the price assessment session that ended Tuesday, April 1, nickel premiums were mostly stable in major global markets, with one exception in the United States, where there was a slight tightening in the cathode market. Globally, however, sluggish demand in Europe...
Brussels Proposes More Flexibility For Auto Emissions: A Three-Year Average To Avoid Penalties
The European Commission (EC) on Tuesday officially unveiled a proposal to amend the regulation on CO₂ emission standards for vehicles, introducing a “flexibility” mechanism designed to make it easier for automakers in the coming years. The goal of the proposal is to...
Premiums On Primary Aluminum Falling Globally: Expectations, Tariffs And Weak Demand Drive Market
In the week ending Tuesday, April 1, premiums on primary aluminum fell across the board in major regions of the world. In the United States, the premium fell in anticipation of new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. In Europe, the prospect of the arrival of...