Mexico
Plastics treaty talks set to begin sixth phase
Familiar roadblocks remain as negotiators descend on Geneva for INC-5.2.
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Tariffs target steel exporters Brazil, Canada and South Korea
As the Trump administration seeks trade deals, it has targeted major steel exporters Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea with looming higher tariff rates.
Toyota-Tsusho completes acquisition of Radius Recycling
The business unit of the Toyota Group says the acquisition advances its circular economy initiatives and “solidifies Radius Recycling’s leadership position.”
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.
Of tariffs and trade restrictions
Shifting trade policies were among nonferrous recycling sector challenges discussed during the BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in May.
Pricing pattern seems familiar
With familiar scrap steel pricing trends emerging as seen last year, summer trading may turn into higher profits.
International Paper announces more closures, will exit molded fiber business
The moves are part of a series of “strategic changes” to strengthen its North American operations, with 134 U.S. employees to be impacted.
Tariff views diverge between steel and aluminum sectors
While the Steel Manufacturers Association supports a tariff increase to 50 percent, the Aluminum Association urges reconsideration regarding that metal.
BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Global shredder count crosses 1,200
Operators of the world’s growing fleet of auto shredding plants are focusing on fire safety and metals recovery.
Recycled steel trade patterns shift in 2024
With less scrap shipped from the U.S., Europe and Japan, global mill buyers reached into markets including Australia and Mexico.
A winter to remember
After recycled steel prices spent 2024 in the doldrums, supply-related factors contributed to a spike in values in the first quarter of this year.
