US imported 11.5x more primary aluminium from Canada than it exported in semi-fabricated form in H1 2026 - know why
At the US-Canada border, aluminium is constantly on the move, but the direction of trade is far from balanced. In the first six months of 2026, the US imported 907,581.44 tonnes of primary aluminium from Canada, while exporting only 78,886.12 tonnes of semi-fabricated aluminium products such as...
Thailand launches new exporter review on Chinese aluminium extrusions, sets 21.94% deposit rate
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...
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China proposes 25% tariff on aluminium scrap imports from the US; scrap prices expected to jump further
China has started retaliating against the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese steel and aluminium products. The China’s Ministry of Commerce has proposed to levy a 25% tariff on aluminium scrap imports from the US in order to offset the losses brought by the newly announced US tariffs. 30% of...
India likely to urge WTO for US aluminium and steel imports tariffs
Like many other countries, India too is perturbed about the US aluminium and steel imports tariffs and thus, decided to approach the WTO’s dispute settlement body to question the duty hike, especially after an exception made for the European Union, Australia, Canada and Mexico by the US on late...
Aluminium Federation welcomes exemption from tariffs for the EU
The Aluminium Federation, which represents the UK’s aluminium sector, has welcomed the announcement that the European Union and six other countries will be exempt from steel and aluminium tariffs recently announced by President Trump. “The exemption of the EU, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada,...
China pounds back on Trump for imposing tariffs on Chinese aluminium and steel imports
China, being the largest aluminium exporter to the US, has decided not to remain silent about Trump’s $3 billion tariffs imposition on Chinese aluminium and steel imports. The country has unveiled its plan today (23rd of March, 2018) to consider a 15 per cent tariff on US products including dried...
Trump Administration exempts EU and six other countries from steel and aluminium tariffs
According to a BBC update, the European Union (EU) and six other countries will be exempt from steel and aluminium tariffs announced by President Trump, for the time being. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced Mr Trump’s decision to "pause" the import duties temporarily for these...
UAE's aluminium export to USA on upward trend, the country hopeful on tariff exemption
Aluminium remains one of major exports of the United Arab Emirates. In the face of Trump’s 10% global tariff on aluminium, UAE is reeling under fear as the tariff is expected affect a solid portion of its aluminium export. The Emirates’ main aluminium producer is Emirates Global Aluminium (UAE),...
Analysts give 2018 outlook for alumina and aluminium at SMM Copper Aluminium Summit
The on-going SMM Copper Aluminium Summit in Shanghai is opening up a number of discussions on the alumina and aluminium sector in China and also throwing light on the possible impacts of the latest tariff on aluminium and steel industry. According to Guo Qiuying, an aluminium analyst at SDIC...
EU to have immediate trade talks with Trump over the new aluminium, steel tariffs
The top United States and European Union officials announced yesterday that both US and EU agreed to have a round of discussion on trade issues of concerns, including the new aluminium and steel tariffs, which Donald Trump had threatened to impose from this Friday (March 23, 2018). The EU Trade...
China partially wins WTO case over Obama-era U.S. tariffs
The United States did not fully comply with a 2014 ruling against its anti-subsidy tariffs on a range of Chinese products, a World Trade Organization compliance panel said in a ruling on Wednesday that either side can appeal within 20 days. The ruling came ahead of the White House’s announcement on...
UAE looks for the new aluminium, steel tariffs exemption from US
After China and Russia, UAE holds a significant position as an aluminium exporter to the US. Being the third largest exporter, the nation is now seeking an exemption from the new aluminium, steel tariffs imposed by the Trump government on imported aluminium and steel. Countries like Bahrain, New...
Some aluminium, steel products might be excluded from U.S tariffs, says Japan Trade Minister
Japanese trade minister updated on Tuesday that there is a high chance of some Japanese steel and aluminium products to be exempted from the new US tariffs; reason being the products are not quickly replaceable. “I think there is a high chance that Japanese steel and aluminium products would be...
US import duty won’t impact global aluminium industry: Icra
The imposition of 10 per cent tariff on import of aluminium into the USA would not have any major impact on the current dynamics of the global aluminium industry, according to rating agency Icra. This is primarily due to the fact that the global market is currently in a deficit, following key...
U.S. Department of Commerce announces exclusion process for aluminium, steel tariffs
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced tariffs exclusion process for aluminium and steel. “These procedures will allow the Administration to further hone these tariffs to ensure they protect our national security while also minimizing undue impact on downstream American industries,” said...
Forty-five US trade groups urging Trump to withhold steel, aluminium tariffs on China
There is already a long queue of companies and associations in US, urging the government to withhold steel, aluminium tariff plans on China. In a very recent time, Forty-five US trade associations, representing some of the largest companies in the country, have also joined the queue and signed a...
New Zealand seeks an exemption from U.S. aluminium, steel tariffs
New Zealand has requested US to exempt it from the new tariffs on imported aluminium and steel. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has written to the United States president to grant an exemption from the new import tariffs. "We are awaiting a response, as are many other countries who have sought an...
Requests for aluminium, steel tariffs exclusion accepted by US Government from today
Ever since US President Donald Trump has imposed heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminium for reviving unfair business practices within the nation, a series of apprises related to it is crossing our path. Now the latest news is the US Commerce Department is all set to begin accepting requests...
Aluminium and steel tariffs worry local craft brewers
President Trump’s new steel and aluminum tariffs may have an effect on one of our city’s most near and dear industries — craft brewing. The tariffs, which exempt Mexico and Canada, add a 10 percent tariff on aluminum and a 25 percent tariff on steel. They could result in a blow to companies that...
Department of Commerce to issue AD/CVD on Chinese aluminium foil imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced that it had made final finding that imports of aluminium foil from China harm domestic industry. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue unfair trade orders on aluminium foil imports from China imposing antidumping duties...
