Trade Escalation Between the US and Latin America: Chambers of Commerce Call for Dialogue
A wave of concern is spreading among the American Chambers of Commerce (AmCham) in Latin America after President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 50% tariff on a wide range of imports. The measure, set to take effect on August 1st, could directly affect...
Base Metal Prices Decline on the SHFE: Tin Leads the Decline
During the morning of Thursday, July 17, most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) recorded a decline in prices. Leading the decline was tin, which suffered the largest decline of all contracts observed. The session opened on a negative note for...
Canada Takes Action to Protect Domestic Steel: New Tariffs and Quotas Coming
The Canadian government has announced an unprecedented package of trade measures to protect the domestic steel industry from growing international competition and the effects of US tariffs on steel and aluminum. The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 16, by...
Global Aluminum Premiums on the Move: Opposite Directions Across Continents and Looming Tariffs
In the week ending Tuesday, July 15, premiums for primary aluminum P1020A showed diverging trends globally. Amid weak demand in Asia and Europe, new US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and declining inventories impacted markets unevenly. In Japan, premiums...
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