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China’s Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports Decline in April, Still High
According to customs data released on May 30, 2025, China’s aluminum wire and cable exports reached 21,300 tons in April, down 5.3% on a monthly basis (MoM), but up 8.43% year-on-year (YoY). Overall, cumulative exports amounted to 82,800 tons in January-April 2025, up...
Nonferrous Metal Prices Fall on Shfe, But Nickel Rises
Nonferrous metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (Shfe) were mostly down in the morning session on Friday, May 30, with the sole exception of nickel, which rose modestly. Tin dominated the decline, with a sharp decline in percentage terms. The following are...
Historic US Court Ruling: Trump’s Tariffs Are Illegal
A new page has opened in US trade policy. The US Court of International Trade has issued a historic ruling, declaring the 10% global minimum tax and reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to be illegal. The decision, taken unanimously by the judges,...
Long Steel Under Pressure: Widespread Weakness Among Carbon and Stainless Products
The Italian long steel market, both carbon and stainless, is experiencing a period of marked structural weakness, fueled by insufficient demand, a climate of uncertainty and increasingly compressed production margins. The most recent surveys show signs of cooling...