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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The United States’ aluminium supply chain, a backbone for its automotive, construction, and packaging sectors, has been jolted once again by Washington’s swing back to protectionist trade policy. On March 12, 2025, the Trump administration reinstated a 25 per cent blanket tariff on all aluminium...
This article highlights the sharp contrast between South and North America’s alumina production, offering an in-depth analysis of the region’s market dynamics against the backdrop of prevailing tariffs. In the first quarter of 2025, the total production of alumina across the Americas showed a...
China and the US struck a trade deal on May 12 in Geneva, prompting a collective sigh of relief from businesses and exporters, not just at home, but across the globe. After almost 90 days of retaliatory tariffs and spiralling economic tension, this long-awaited breakthrough spells hope for the...
After prolonged consultations and bilateral discussions with the United States regarding the 25 per cent tariffs on aluminium and steel exports, India has officially proposed the imposition of retaliatory duties under World Trade Organization (WTO) guidelines. These countermeasures, scheduled after...
In the first quarter of 2025, European aluminium foil rollers experienced a significant uptick in demand. According to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), total deliveries reached 243,900 tonnes, marking an 11.4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was...
Impacted by the US reciprocal tariff, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract began a sharp decline from above the RMB 20,000 threshold in early April, and then continued to oscillate within the range of RMB 19,000-20,000 per tonne. In April (calendar month), the SMM average spot aluminium price...
Hong Kong-based aluminium company Kam Pin Industrial is expanding into the US market, urging overseas partners to remain their allies despite ongoing China-US trade tensions. Kam Pin Industrial is a rising leader in producing aluminium curtain walls for architectural exteriors. Image source:...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) welcomes the announcement that the 25% tariffs imposed on UK aluminium exports to the United States have now been removed as part of a new trade agreement between the UK and the US. This long-awaited resolution marks an important moment for UK aluminium producers,...
A Saudi state-owned mining company, Ma’aden, also known as Saudi Arabian Mining Co., has reported a strong operational performance for the first quarter of 2024, with a year-on-year increase in alumina, primary aluminium, and flat-rolled (FRP) production. Among all the products mentioned above,...
Plenty has been ensuing between China and the US since February, as the US President imposed tariffs on China phase by phase. Starting with a 10 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium, the US tariffs for importing goods from China eventually range between 145 per cent and 245 per cent, leading to...
Futures : Yesterday, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,560 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,615 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,530 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,570 per tonne, up 0.46 per cent. Trading volume was 48,000 lots, and open interest was 191,000 lots. LME...
There was widespread speculation that US aluminium imports might surge ahead of the 25 per cent tariff implementation on March 12, driven by businesses rushing to bring in shipments before the duty took effect. At the same time, concerns mounted over the potential impact of the tariffs on aluminium...
Century Aluminum Company, boasting a potent market capitalisation of USD 1.47 billion, reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a substantial miss in earnings per share or EPS (USD 0.29 vs USD 0.44 last year) compared to expectations. The company’s adjusted EPS stood at USD 0.36, falling...
Ball Corporation, the world’s leading aluminium packaging manufacturer for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced the first quarter 2025 results, reporting a year-on-year decline in net earnings attributable to the corporation. According to the data revealed, net earnings in...
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 May 5, 2025, Ford Motor Company suspended its annual guidance for stakeholders due to the rising uncertainty created by Trump's tariffs. As per the authorities, the current tariffs would levy the company with a loss of nearly USD 1.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and tax. Is it...
China has topped the aluminium production for the past few years. An aluminium production cap to curtail overcapacity and emissions, a cumulative tariff of 145 per cent on Chinese aluminium articles entering the US imposed phase by phase, or bauxite import restrictions from multiple prime...
In a volatile fusion of tariff tensions, supply chain snarls, and shifting trade dynamics, US aluminium import costs have surged to multi-year highs, reshaping the metals market and sending shockwaves through American manufacturing. Image for representational purposes only On April 9, 2025, the...
