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Chinese Steel Industry Under Pressure: New Threats from US Tariffs and Challenges in the Global Market
China's steel industry is facing a critical moment, with the risk of new US tariffs that could severely affect its exports. According to a report published by Reuters, China's steel sector, already focused on exports due to weak domestic demand and overcapacity, could...
Indonesia and China: New $1.42 Billion Nickel Production Plant Focuses on Electric Vehicle Battery Sector
Indonesia, already at the centre of global nickel production, is aiming to strengthen its role in the supply chain of batteries for electric vehicles, and the new agreement between GEM Co., a Chinese battery metals producer, and Vale's Indonesian subsidiary is a...
The CBAM and the Challenges of the European Aluminium Sector: Between Opportunities and Competitiveness Risks
With the introduction of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the European aluminium industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the CBAM offers the possibility to protect the European market from carbon-intensive imports by rebalancing environmental...
European Union and Steel: New Anti-Dumping Investigations and Import Restrictions on Hot Rolled Coils
The European Commission (EC) has stepped up its monitoring measures on imports of hot rolled coils (HRC ) from various countries by initiating an anti-dumping investigation covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The registration of imports concerns...