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Polypropylene (PP) Market: A Stagnant End of the Year amid Expectations and Uncertainties for the Future
As 2024 draws to a close, the polypropylene (PP) market is in a phase of deep uncertainty. Demand has remained minimal, and traders expect a significant recovery only in mid-January or early February, after the Christmas break. However, the scenario remains complex,...
Graphite in North America: Request for Tariffs Against Chinese Trade Practices.
Graphite, a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is at the center of a new trade dispute between the United States (US) and China. North American graphite producers have demanded that the U.S. government impose tariffs of up to 920 percent on Chinese...
The Aluminum Market in China: Between Import Growth and Global Challenges
The Chinese aluminum market experienced significant developments in 2024, showing complex dynamics of demand, imports and international trade flows. In November, China imported 280,000 tons of aluminum, including unprocessed alloys and derivative products, marking a...
European Union: New investigation into protective measures for steel products
The European Union (EU) recently launched an in-depth investigation into the operation of protective measures for imported steel products, which were initially introduced in 2018. This initiative stemmed from the need to review and update these measures in response to...