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ReMA, Germany’s VDM issue joint tariff statement
Recycling organizations call for the “free and predictable flow of materials across borders.”
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Construction, auto sectors show mixed signals
While automakers ramped up output in the U.S. last month, new auto sales declined year on year in February.
Politics in Turkey threaten recycled steel outlet
A high-profile political arrest in Istanbul threatens to divide a country that has divergent opinions about the president who has been in power for 11 years.
Steel Dynamics cites favorable conditions in Q1
The metals producer says its shipments volume is likely to increase compared with late last year and margins in its recycling business unit have improved.
Rebar association points to trade turmoil
Lisbon-based IREPAS says the global climate for steel rebar makers is “overwhelmed by a spiral of duties and trade measures.”
Astera runs into NIMBY concerns in Colorado
Operators of plastics recycling venture reportedly agree to relocate a planned facility to a nearby industrial zone.
Aluminum Association seeks certainty on tariffs
Industry trade group’s CEO reiterates view that American industry is better served by access to Canadian aluminum.
EPA plans to revisit numerous environmental, climate regulations
The moves seek to advance the executive orders President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office for his second term.
ASEAN Circular Plastics Summit sets agenda
The current and future state of plastics recycling in Asia is the focus of late May event in Vietnam.
LME to host May meeting in Hong Kong
Annual London Metal Exchange Asia Metals Seminar will be May 21 in Hong Kong.
Copper market navigation stress lingers
Miners and recyclers helped meet healthy copper demand last year, but price volatility seems poised to remain an issue.
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