Mexico and Argentina take different AD actions on Chinese aluminium products
Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 1
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 1 After decades during which the very concept was taboo and the reality swept under the rug, the US has now rediscovered industrial policy. But this rediscovery remains incomplete, as too much of it is...
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Chinese challenge aluminium dumping ruling
CHINESE manufacturers accused of dumping aluminium products on the Australian market are seeking to have the dumping notice overturned in the Federal Court. The legal action is expected to examine the close links between Chinese enterprise and government, and what constitutes a ''public body'' in...
Government Urges to Lift Aluminium Import Duties
NEW DELHI: Federation of Indian Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) on Thursday called for immediate lifting of import duties on electrical-grade aluminium for speeding up power projects. "Power cuts in peak summer months are set to escalate due to an acute shortage of aluminium,...
RUSAL to decide on cuts after Russia sets tariffs
UC RUSAL , the world's largest producer of aluminium, will decide on the scale of planned capacity cuts once Russia details tariff increases delayed by the country's elections, Chief Executive Oleg Deripaska said on Friday. Aluminium producers have been badly hit by soaring power and other costs,...
Gulf Aluminium Council works with European lobby group about EU tariffs
The Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC), the regional industry trade association, is building links with the Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE) as part of its campaign to lobby for lower tariffs on GCC aluminium exports to the EU, the MEED Middle East Aluminium 2012 Conference was told....
China Zhongwang boosts overseas business
China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd, the world's second-largest manufacturer of aluminum extrusion products by volume, has set a goal of increasing the volume of its exports to the United States by fivefold in 2012, indicating the company's ambition to strengthen its overseas business. The company will...
Aluminium body seeks duty on Chinese imports
The government must not allow imports of aluminum products, particularly from China, without significant value addition. The pricing of such products should not be less than similar products that are domestically available. Also, these imports should attract a significant duty to protect the...
Aluminium industry worried over cheaper Chinese imports
The domestic aluminium consumption is poised to take off in a big way over the next few years. But the industry is having sleepless nights over cheaper Chinese imports, which are hurting its chances to tap the growing demand. There is clearly an attempt on its part to protect its turf, and the...
Government ends safeguard probe on aluminium imports from China
The Revenue Department has terminated review of safeguard duty on import of certain aluminium products from China, as the domestic industry did not press for continuation of the levy. "The review safeguard investigation...concerning imports of aluminium flat rolled products and aluminium foil into...
Auto parts industry opposes FTAs
Says the existing free trade agreements have resulted in inverted tariff structures and adversely affected domestic manufacturers. India is on the verge of signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), but a concerned auto component industry has started raising its voice...
Alumina case to be ruled on this week
One of Shannon’s biggest employers faces a major financial blow this week if the European Court of Justice rules against it. The court will consider whether Aughinish Alumina should be forced to pay back 19 years of reduced duties on mineral oils, which are used in the production of alumina.
Zhongwang seeks domestic safe haven
Although exports to the US have been severely hurt by anti-dumping measures on aluminum products, the company said its plan to shift focus to the mainland is starting to bear fruit. In August, China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd, Asia's largest manufacturer of industrial aluminum extrusion parts, reported...
Chinese aluminum extrusion export saved by Australia after losing US and Canada
After losing two big markets of Canada and United States, China’s aluminum industry finally gets some good news: Australia cuts down AD and CVD duties set against China’s aluminum extrusions exported to the nation. Otherwise China could lose 2/3 of the demand from developed countries covering North...
Chinese aluminum extrusions found being dumped by Australia
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service announced the completion of the reinvestigation into aluminium extrusions exported to Australia from China. Customs and Border Protection affirms the origin findings and states that import prices for primary aluminium do not reflect competitive...
Hulamin 10% tariff proposal refused
Commission said it found no evidence of a significant change in circumstances since their previous investigation, and recommendation duties be phased out ALUMINIUM producer and exporter Hulamin ’s request for a 10% duty on semifabricated, rolled products has been turned down by the International...
China to Appeal WTO Ruling on Raw-Material Export Controls
China will appeal a World Trade Organization finding last month that its export controls over raw materials including coke, zinc and magnesium violate global rules, the Ministry of Commerce said. “We still feel the country’s policies on exports of raw materials don’t violate the rules of the WTO,”...
Brazil's extrusion aluminium sector on import duties
Brazil's aluminium industry must find a compromise between extruders fighting for the removal of import taxes on primary aluminium, and smelters which want them retained
Brazil's aluminium sector in split on import duties
Brazil's aluminium industry must find a compromise between extruders fighting for the removal of import taxes on primary aluminium, and smelters which want them retained
EU launches anti dumping probe into Chinese aluminum radiators imports
China's Ministry of Commerce announced that the European Commission has launched an anti dumping investigation against certain aluminum radiators from China.
