US election 2024

Commodity market news and insights from Fastmarkets in the wake of Trump's re-election

With Donald Trump securing a second term as the 47th president of the United States, pivotal shifts are anticipated in global trade tariffs and climate-centric policies. Trump’s victory suggests a potential move towards deregulation, which could significantly influence the US commodity markets. As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, understanding the implications of these policy changes becomes crucial.

Our team of expert editors, analysts and price reporters are dedicated to delivering the most up-to-date price trends, market insights and forecasts in the wake of the election results. Explore our comprehensive coverage to gain a deeper understanding of how these developments might affect your business strategies. 

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  • Stay informed about policy measures relevant to agriculture, forest products, metals and mining and new-generation energy markets
  • Understand what a win for either candidate could mean for commodity markets and supply chains in the US and globally
  • Keep up with price movements and volatility during and beyond the election campaign
  • Access expertise and analysis from our global reporting and editorial team
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Read on to discover how the 2024 US election results are impacting and could impact US and global commodity markets

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A second Trump administration would reorient US critical minerals policy to prioritize security over climate concerns, former inaugural US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Frank Fannon said during a fireside chat at the Resourcing Tomorrow conference in London on Tuesday December 3.

More than 500 delegates turned out on Thursday December 5 to hear an update on the state of the US green steel industry during Fastmarkets’ inaugural ‘going green’ webinar.

US agricultural producers’ sentiment surged in November, with the Ag Economy Barometer rising 30 points to 145, buoyed by post-election optimism about future regulatory and tax environments

The price of lithium is falling, but some Western companies have recently announced more investments in the Lithium Triangle – a region of South America comprising parts of Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.

Steel market participants had varying reactions to US President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion on Monday September 25 that he will impose a 25% tariff of all products being imported from Canada and Mexico into the US, as well as levy a 10% additional tariff on all Chinese imports.

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