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American Importers Flee China to Avoid 145% Duties
With the introduction of a 145% minimum tariff on all goods from China, a growing number of US importers are reacting drastically: orders cancelled, shipments put on hold, and a general wait for clarification. The aim is clear: to hope that direct negotiations between...
Australia Targets Critical Commodities With New Strategic Plan
The Australian government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday, April 24, its intention to establish a Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve should it be re-elected in the May 3 federal election. The initiative, communicated through the Chamber of...
Base Metals Prices At Shanghai Futures Exchange Up, Except Lead
During the morning of Tuesday, April 29, most base metals traded at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) trended positive. The only exception was lead, which reversed the general trend, registering a loss. At 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, compared with the 3 p.m. close on...
Copper Giants Exceed Expectations Despite Trade Uncertainty
Despite an extremely complex market environment, some of the major copper mining companies managed to exceed expectations in the first quarter of 2025. However, uncertainty related to tariffs and lingering trade tensions between the United States and China continue to...