Global Trade

Nucor still chasing 2024 profit levels
The steelmaker and metals recycling company nonetheless netted more than $600 million in the second quarter of this year.
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Tomra: Tariffs causing equipment market uncertainty
The maker of recycling and sorting equipment says tariff uncertainty is postponing the equipment purchasing decisions of some customers.
VPPA to co-host pulp and paper summit in Vietnam
The Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association and RuiZhiXin Consulting will convene the second ASEAN Pulp and Paper Summit this November in Ho Chi Minh City.
Port of LA reports hectic June
Fears of pending tariffs could have contributed to container shipping traffic that grew 8 percent year on year in Los Angeles this June.
Trade issues have nonferrous scrap heading into US
United States tariffs on inbound aluminum and high COMEX copper prices have caused overseas sellers of nonferrous scrap to seek U.S. buyers.
MRAI gears up for event in Vietnam
The Material Recycling Association of India says nearly 600 delegates have registered for its Aug. 6-8 conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Fresh Perspective: Brandon Sacca
Brandon Sacca, metal trader and head of export sales at Axiom Metals, discusses the current trade environment and advancements in recycling technology.
Tariff on copper could be looming
In a televised cabinet meeting, President Trump indicates he favors placing a 50 percent tariff on inbound copper after a trade review is complete.
Fresh Perspective
Recycling industry professionals share their perspectives on the industry.
Copper’s growth story
Since the 1800s, copper consumption has increased significantly, driven by new inventions and a growing population.