Thailand has opened a new anti-dumping exporter review covering Chinese aluminium extrusions, with a provisional 21.94 per cent cash deposit rate set for the applicant. Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade has initiated a new exporter review covering aluminium extrusions from China, adding...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Ottawa’s readiness to resume Canada-US trade talks and reach a deal with President Donald Trump, as the tariff debate continues to pressure deeply integrated supply chains. Tariff uncertainty could also pressure aluminium trade, costs, aluminium...
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Hindalco Industries Ltd, the flagship metals company of the Aditya Birla Group, is facing twin challenges this quarter. Its US-based subsidiary, Novelis Inc ., reported weaker-than-expected earnings, prompting several brokerage downgrades. At the same time, the company has rolled out a 100-day...
Macro front, internationally, mid-week this Wednesday, US Supreme Court justices expressed significant doubts about former President Trump's authority to unilaterally impose comprehensive tariffs, questioning whether Trump could bypass Congress to initiate trade conflicts. However, government...
The proposed 15 per cent customs duty on aluminium and its downstream products is set to bring a new outlook to India’s aluminium sector, reshaping its trade dynamics and strengthening domestic resilience. In FY 2024–25, India’s aluminium production capacity, including downstream products, stood at...
The BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok hosted a spirited discussion on 28 October, with industry leaders navigating the trade barriers in a fragmented global market and emphasising the critical importance of free trade. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
The United States’ tariff overhaul in 2025 has reshaped the landscape of the global medical equipment industry. What was intended to revive domestic manufacturing and lessen reliance on foreign suppliers has instead caused widespread disruption — pushing up hospital costs, straining supply chains,...
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to trim tariffs and maintain the flow of rare earth exports from China, marking a temporary easing of trade tensions between the two economic powers. The understanding was reached during their meeting in Busan, South Korean —...
The Trump Administration has expanded the scope of US trade protection measures, introducing new Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), including trucks, buses, and related components. According to the US Department of Commerce, the decision addresses national security...
AMAG Austria Metall AG has reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, demonstrating resilience in a persistently challenging global environment. Despite ongoing pricing pressure, weaker demand, and trade-related headwinds, the company managed to lift...
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) is urging the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Ministry of Finance to take swift action to prevent a looming aluminium shortage in the country, reminiscent of the issues seen with critical and rare minerals. AAI’s...
For more than a century, Quebec’s Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region has been more than just a hub of aluminium production — it’s the soul of Canada’s aluminium industry. The gleaming metal shaped its economy, built its communities, and earned the area its proud nickname: “aluminium valley.” But the deep...
US-bound tankers and bulk carriers that are queued off the Chinese ports are facing long waiting times due to the ongoing friction between Beijing and Washington, which has started unsettling global shipping routes. The waiting time has increased this year after 19th October, when ships were forced...
India’s bauxite trade rode a wave of highs and lows through the first half of 2025. Global demand shifts, changing tariffs, and mining hurdles at home kept exports swinging sharply from one month to the next. Even with the volatility, India’s performance between January and June (H1 2025) was far...
Nearly five years since the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced the US automakers to stop production, and now factories are hitting the same brakes once more. A shortage of domestic aluminium, restrictions on semiconductor exports and increasing tariffs are causing delays for key models, like Jeep SUVs...
Canada has announced tariff relief on specific steel and aluminium products imported from the United States and China. This move aims to support domestic industries affected by ongoing trade tensions. The decision was formalised through an amendment to the 2024 surtax remission order, effective...
Major futures prices for key non-ferrous metals – copper, nickel, and aluminium – on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) all declined during the week of October 10–17, as macroeconomic uncertainties weighed on market sentiment. Image source: https://www.unionfab.com/ Also read: DAILY: China's...
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended keeping anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil in rolls imported from China for another five years, citing continued risks of unfair pricing and potential injury to domestic manufacturers. The recommendation, set out in the TRA’s 2025 Statement...
The Trump administration's efforts to bring aluminium production back to the US are hitting a major roadblock, as fierce competition for energy resources is heating up, especially with the skyrocketing power needs of AI development and the growth of data centres. Aluminium is currently at the...
The global aluminium market is in transition, and nowhere is that more evident than in the United States. What was once a predictable cycle of imports, recovery, and exports has, in 2025, become a story of trade shifts, policy shocks, and surging international appetite for recycled metal. In the...
