Navigating trade policies
Commodity market news and insights from Fastmarkets in the wake of Trump's re-election
With Donald Trump as the 47th US president, major changes are happening in trade tariffs and climate policies. These shifts could impact global markets, manufacturing and US trade. They bring both opportunities and challenges for businesses.
Staying informed and adapting to these evolving policies empowers companies to navigate unfair trade practices, understand stringent decarbonization targets, seize new export opportunities and mitigate import challenges.
The US government’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is likely to have significant consequences for the global battery materials supply chain, and financial incentives from the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) will mean some businesses will re-examine their investment opportunities. Our expert team delivers updates on price trends, market insights and short- and long-term forecasts to help you understand their impact. Whether tracking manufacturing trends or trade relationships with partners, our coverage helps you refine strategies and adapt confidently to changing markets.
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Read on to discover how the 2024 US election results, changing trade tariffs and climate policies are impacting US and global commodity markets
The US aluminium market faces growing instability as ongoing tariff adjustments take a toll on cross-border trade with Canada. This article examines how uncertain policies are driving pricing risks, creating volatility in premiums, and forcing industry players to pause transactions.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on Thursday, March 6, that it is opening an investigation to determine if the US is unfairly subsidizing and dumping renewable diesel in Canada; changing US biofuel policy seems to be a contributing factor in this investigation. The Blender’s Tax Credit (BTC), which expired on December 31, provided […]
President Trump has threatened to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50%, potentially escalating tensions in US-Canada trade relations. If implemented, this move could have significant economic consequences and may prompt retaliatory actions from Canada. The article examines the potential implications of this tariff hike and its impact on the steel and aluminium industries, as well as the broader trade dynamics between the two nations.
Trump’s steel tariffs aim to boost the US steel industry by taxing imported steel and encouraging domestic production. The goal is to make U.S. steel more competitive globally while addressing national security and trade concerns. However, the tariffs have caused international tension, reshaping trade ties and raising questions about costs for U.S. businesses relying on steel imports.
US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday March 4 contained key strategic policy objectives that will have a direct impact on global metals markets. Fastmarkets takes a high-level view of the key strategies below: “They tariff us…we will tariff them.” The Trump administration will introduce reciprocal tariffs on all countries that levy duties […]
Tariffs on steel and aluminum will raise US car prices, increase production costs, and squeeze profit margins. Smaller car companies may struggle to compete, while retaliatory actions could disrupt the global auto market, reshaping manufacturing and trade industry-wide.
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