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Exports of Aluminum Extrusions to China: Impacts of Tax Reform and Market Changes
Exports of aluminum extrusions from China dropped dramatically in December 2024. According to customs data, the total export volume was 74,100 tons, down 40.04 percent month-on-month (M-o-M) and 16.58 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). This significant reduction was mainly...
The European Steel Industry and the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Challenges and Outlook
As the implementation of the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) approaches, scheduled for 2026, the European Steel Association (Eurofer) has made a heartfelt call for “significant improvements” to the system. In a Jan. 22 statement, the association stressed the...
Aluminum Market in Asia: Japanese Premium Increases and Future Outlook
The primary aluminum market is experiencing significant premium increases in the Asian region, driven by a combination of factors related to supply, production costs, and geopolitical dynamics. On Jan. 21, the premium for imported primary aluminum for the first...
U.S. Steel Industry and Trade Policy: the Crucial Role of Protectionist Measures in the Trump Era
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), two of the leading organizations representing the U.S. steel industry, recently issued statements regarding the “America First” trade policy promoted by President Donald Trump....