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US Confirms Section 301 Tariffs on Imports of Steel, Aluminium and Critical Minerals from China
The US government announced the confirmation of Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of raw material imports from China, including steel, aluminium, lithium ion batteries, graphite, and other critical minerals. This decision was made official on 13 September by the...
Recovery and Challenges of the German Plastics Industry
After two difficult years, the plastics industry in Germany is showing the first signs of recovery, according to data published by Plastics Europe Deutschland. In the second quarter of 2024, plastics production increased by 2.2 per cent compared to the previous...
Primary Aluminium Production in China: Stability and Trends in 2024
Primary aluminium production in China continued to maintain significant stability in August 2024, despite potential issues related to energy shortages in Sichuan Province. According to data compiled by the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), production did not decline...
Iron Ore Market Outlook: Analysis of Current Trends
During 2024, the iron ore market experienced a difficult phase, characterised by a significant drop in prices and growing uncertainty over global demand. This material, which is essential for steel production, saw its prices fall below USD 90 per tonne for the first...