trade agreement
Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US steel, aluminum duties
The complaint concerns the Section 232 tariffs the U.S. has levied.
More in trade agreement
Bracing for new policies
The metals sector will be watching closely for potential policy maneuvering around the world this year.
Demand headwinds blow
The North American ferrous market felt pressure in 2024 that is likely to continue in the new year.
The wait for a spike continues
In the first two weeks of December, one report showed recycled steel bids between $1 to $5 per ton lower than November for domestic or overseas shipments.
Transparency, traceability needed in recycled copper supply chain
As new secondary copper smelting and refining capacity ramps up in the U.S., more transparency will be required of scrap suppliers, industry experts say.
Roaming the halls of power
American steel producers are working with legislators to shape a fair trade landscape.
White House establishes melt and pour rule for steel imports from Mexico
The American Iron and Steel Institute and the Steel Manufacturers Association voice support for the move.
Commentary: Critics miss two-way nature of steel trade
Steel from the U.S. also flows into Mexico—and in growing volumes—trade group Canacero says.
A bright future on the demand side
Global statistics and investment patterns point to a high-volume demand future from red metal scrap consumers.
China increases its presence in the US scrap sector in 2023
Shipments of aluminum and red metal scrap from the United States to China each increased by double-digit percentages last year compared with the prior year.
Jain Metal provides helpful charge to battery market
One of India’s leading metal recyclers has invested to provide an environmentally friendly and safe home for exported end-of-life lead-acid batteries.
