White House spells out steel, aluminum tariff increases

A doubling of the tariff on finished and semifinished steel and aluminum entering the United States took effect June 4.

Vallourec reports slimmer profits in Q1

CEO of global steel tubes producer says geographically dispersed operations are helping it navigate through trade issues.

Green Li-ion attracts new investor

Video game company founder invests in lithium-ion battery recycling technology provider Green Li-ion.

ICSG predicts copper surplus for 2025

European trade group predicts copper output will exceed consumption by more than 285,000 metric tons in 2025 and notes rising Chinese inventory.

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Steelmakers’ Q1 results largely profitable

U.S. Steel reports a net loss in the first quarter of this year, while several other steelmakers report varying levels of profitability.

Recycling’s essential role in manufacturing

For example, data compiled by the Recycled Materials Association shows 70 percent of materials processed by the recycling industry annually are used in American manufacturing.

The Scrap Show: Jacqueline Lotzkar of CARI

Talking in mid-April, Jacqueline Lotzkar, president and CEO of CARI, or the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries, discusses taking on this new role and the challenges presented by the shifting trade environment.

Metals trade group foresees slower conditions

A survey of Precision Metalforming Association members finds more than 70 percent expect static or declining orders in this year’s second quarter.

Trade group predicts nickel surplus

Trade disruptions combined with output increases could create a 200,000-ton surplus of nickel in 2025, according to the International Nickel Study Group.

ReMA, Germany’s VDM issue joint tariff statement

Recycling organizations call for the “free and predictable flow of materials across borders.”

Trump’s ‘liberation day’ results in retaliatory tariffs

China has announced retaliatory tariffs, while the EU is considering countermeasures if its talks with the administration fail.