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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SINTEF’s Battery Technology group has reached a major milestone by successfully producing high-loading electrode rolls using sustainable materials like aluminium, a vital breakthrough in scaling up next-generation battery cell technology. This achievement marks a significant step forward for the...
Switzerland has reportedly banned the sale and import of Russia-origin aluminium in unwrought form, effective Thursday, May 15. The measure also extends to Belarusian aluminium, alongside new restrictions imposed on certain exports. This move by Switzerland is in line with the European Union's 16th...
Speira has reached another milestone in its sustainability journey: As part of the EU-funded HyInHeat project, the aluminium recycling and rolling group has successfully converted a melting furnace with a capacity of 1.5 tonnes to hydrogen operation. Initial tests with various scrap types show...
On Tuesday, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal firmly asserted that India will impose retaliatory tariffs if the European Union proceeds with its plan to implement a carbon tax on Indian products. He highlighted the diminishing importance of climate change discussions and categorised...
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, including on aluminium, from the White House Rose Garden. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on April 22 that these tariffs threaten global growth. The IMF lowered its global economic forecast due to rising trade...
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,700 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,720 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,615 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,690 per tonne, up RMB 50 per tonne or 0.25 per cent from the previous close. On Friday, LME aluminium...
On Monday in Luxembourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally put a “zero‑for‑zero” offer on the table. The EU would eliminate its tariffs on US cars and other industrial goods if Washington reciprocates by dropping its own levies to zero. The proposal comes just days after...
The European Union (EU) received a suggestion on Monday from the Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani that the supranational political and economic union of 27 members might want to contemplate delaying counter-tariffs announcement on US imports of aluminium and steel, which are to come into...
Voting is in the pipeline to decide the fate of US imports into the US. In an effort to determine whether the countermeasures to the United States steel and aluminium tariffs are going to turn into reality, each EU member is set to vote on April 09, announced a senior EU official. This image is...
Futures market: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 20,455 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,520 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,430 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,520 per tonne, up RMB 80 per tonne, or 0.39 per cent. Yesterday, LME aluminium opened at USD 2,509 per...
In 2024, the European Union (EU) found itself tussling with a significant trade deficit of EUR 11.1 billion in aluminium and related articles. This figure emerged from imports totalling EUR 29.5 billion, overshadowing exports valued at EUR 18.4 billion. Since 2019, imports have surged by 29.9 per...
In a move widely seen as a broader message to China rather than a direct trade dispute with Morocco, the European Commission has introduced substantial compensatory duties on Moroccan aluminium wheel exports. On March 14, the Commission issued Implementation Regulation No. 2025/500, imposing...
On February 26, 2025, 400 business leaders gathered in Antwerp to discuss with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, about the Clean Industrial Deal. Following this meeting, the European industry is calling for urgent action from European leaders ahead of the European Council...
The contemporary landscape of international relations is increasingly defined by the deployment of economic sanctions. Once considered a blunt instrument of last resort, these measures have become a favoured tool for nations seeking to exert influence, punish transgressions, or compel policy...
The Trump administration's recent tariff hike on metals imports has raised fresh concerns within Europe, as fears mount that subsidised aluminium could flood the EU market. A draft proposal from the European Commission reveals that Brussels is now weighing potential measures to curb rising...
A reminder from President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 16: no exemptions will be granted to countries that have imposed counter-tariffs on the United States. As previously announced by the President, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and the European Union would face reciprocal duties starting...
Like us, you may also be concerned about the impact of the US aluminium and steel tariffs on cross-border trade dynamics. With numerous questions and uncertainties in mind, we reached out to Helin Öcal, Trade Manager, and Djibril René, Director of Industry & Market Intelligence at European...
War-ridden Ukraine and Russia have faced multi-disciplinary trade and economic losses for the past decade. The war, which escalated dramatically in 2022 with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has left both nations grappling with shattered economies. Russia has been heavily sanctioned by the European...
