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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...
An In-depth Analysis on LME Base Metals: Hidden Fluctuations Behind an Apparent Equilibrium
At first glance, the prices of base metals listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME) seem to indicate a calm market free of turbulence. However, a closer look at available stocks and futures curves reveals a quite different reality, characterized by sudden changes and...
Concerns over Tariffs: Uncertainty on International Trade Grows
Anxiety related to tariffs-as well as the already significant uncertainty over White House trade policy-increased this week as the April 2 deadline approached, the date by which several official communications on tariffs are expected. The Trump administration has...
World Crude Steel Production Declining: Data from the World Steel Association
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) reported that world crude steel production fell 3.4 percent year-on-year in February to 144.7 million tons. In the first two months of the year, the overall figure contracted 2.2 percent to 302 million tons. Regional Trends:...