The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
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The United States President Donald Trump would suspend threats to impose tariffs on imported cars from the European Union provided the bloc removes duties on US cars. The US ambassador to Germany conveyed the message to German car bosses, according to a report by a leading German-language newspaper...
Even after endless criticisms from allies, United States President Donald Trump maintains a defensive stance towards his decision of imposing billions of dollars of tariffs on allies’ aluminium and steel exports. Since May 31, when the US had announced 25 per cent additional tariff on imported...
More than 60 American companies representing dairy farmers and cheesemakers in a letter have asked US President Donald Trump to suspend high steel and aluminium tariffs on Mexico until renegotiations over a regional free trade treaty are completed. Calling Mexico the "largest and most reliable...
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday, June 27, that the country plans to launch counter tariffs against the US’ decision of 10 per cent tariff on imported aluminium and 25 per cent on imported steel, TASS reported. Dmitry Medvedev said the U.S. decisions are discriminatory in...
An automotive trade group believes that US’ tariff of up to 25 per cent on imported passenger vehicles if imposed, will likely cost domestic consumers US$45 billion annually or US$5800 per vehicle. Gloria Bergquist, the national spokesperson for auto industry on environmental and safety matters,...
The Government of the Russian Federation announced on Tuesday, June 19, that it requested to join consultations between the European Union and the United States at the World Trade Organisation over the US imported metal tariffs. The request was submitted in an official letter, dated June 15, 2018....
Ever since the United States declared additional 25 per cent tariff on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium imported from its three important trading allies like the European Union, Canada and Mexico, the latter started planning retaliatory measures against the US. Yesterday, on June 14, 2018, all...
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland increased by 0.7% to a new record level of 73.6% in 2015. This is well above the recently approved new EU 2025 recycling target of 65% for all packaging. On the whole European continent...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped at Saguenay, the heart of Canada's aluminium country before heading to the G7 summit — where he repeated his pledge to try to convince Donald Trump about the mistake in imposing tariffs on Canada’s aluminium. Saguenay has a significant connection to what will...
The US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged President Donald Trump to exempt Canada from additional 25 per cent tariffs on imported steel and 10 per cent on imported aluminium, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in a trade meeting at White House. This news came from senior administration officials and...
Following the European Union, Mexico announced on Monday, June 4, 2018, that it would file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the US additional tariffs on imported aluminium and steel. The economy ministry said in this regard, “it will initiate a dispute settlement process...
As soon as the Trump Government announced its final decision on Thursday, May 31, 2018, to impose additional 25 per cent tariffs on imported steel and 10 per cent on aluminium on the European Union, Mexico, and Canada, the EU decided to go ahead with its countermeasures. On Friday morning, June 1,...
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in a telephone briefing on Thursday announced that import tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium will be imposed on Canada and Mexico and European Union from Friday. The announcement ended months of uncertainty about potential exemptions and...
Canada, as one of the most important allies of the United States, expressed its dismay yesterday, on May 31, on knowing that it had not been removed by the US from the list of countries for additional 25 per cent tariffs on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia...
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada and EU. According to the Wall Street Journal, dropping EU from the exemption list for import tariffs of 25% on steel, and 10% on aluminium may take place as early as Thursday May 31....
The European Union seems to be in a difficult spot, as Donald Trump has asked for EU’s voluntary export restrictions on aluminium and steel for granting permanent exemptions from metal tariffs. Initially, while demanding a permanent relief from the US tariffs, the EU had taken a principal stance...
Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Monday, May 28, 2018, that Germany is looking forward to the end of trade dispute between the European Union and the United States. Altmaier said, “We need to try to avoid higher tariffs”, adding that he would discuss the issue with European Trade...
Amidst prevailing tensions due to the United States imported aluminium and steel tariffs, Trump administration weighed slapping tariffs on imported cars on Thursday, May 24, 2018, over national security concerns. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Wednesday, May 23, that he had initiated a...
