Loading
A Turn in American Trade Policy
On 25 March, US President Donald Trump announced a new measure destined to shake up the global automotive industry: the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all cars and light trucks imported into the US as of 2 April. This will be followed on 3 May by a similar tax...
The Growth of Global Aluminium Consumption: Prospects and Drivers
Global aluminium consumption is experiencing significant growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.33%. Consumption is expected to increase from 101 million tonnes in 2024 to 119 million tonnes by 2030. This increase is mainly fuelled by growing demand in...
The European Union And The List Of Strategic Projects For Critical Raw Materials
The European Union (EU) has published its first list of strategic projects aimed at strengthening the local extraction, processing and recycling of 14 of the 17 raw materials considered essential for the continent's energy transition and security. This step marks a...
Japan Imposes 95.2% Provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Graphite Electrodes
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on 25 March the imposition of a 95.2% provisional anti-dumping duty on graphite electrodes imported from China. This measure will last for four months and aims to counter dumping practices that harm the...