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The Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs on Maritime Trade and Freights.
President Donald Trump delivered on his promises over the weekend by imposing heavy tariffs on the United States' North American neighbors. He became the first president to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to raise tariffs, justifying the...
The Rare Earth Market: A 2025 in the Sign of Volatility?
The rare earths market rose slightly between January and February, a sign of momentary stability for a sector that has been extremely volatile over the past year. However, analysts predict that the market could experience renewed turbulence in 2025, due to...
Aluminum in the Lead: The LME’s 2025 Base Metals Forecast
Aluminum is set to emerge as the best performer among base metals listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME) in 2025, thanks to an expected supply shortage that will support its price. Analysts, participants in the base metals survey conducted by Reuters in January,...
Japan’s Copper Negotiations: A Complex Framework for 2025
Three major Japanese smelters-Sumitomo Metal Mining, Pan Pacific Copper, and Mitsubishi Materials Copper-have recently finalized several supply contracts for 2025 with global producers. According to company sources, the agreements were closed with a treatment and...