Metals
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Aimed at China, Trump’s tariffs are hitting closer to home
More than 2,400 applications from companies in ‘America First’ communities seeking waivers.
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US manufacturers seek relief from steel and aluminum tariffs
Nearly 2,200 companies are asking the Commerce Department for exemptions.
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ADF Group reports $7.2M loss in latest financial year, revenue up
Results impacted by change to the US federal tax rates and the write-off of deferred income tax assets.
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Government, US Steel reach consent decree over chemical spill
Discharge contained hexavalent chromium, a toxic heavy metal that might be carcinogenic if ingested.
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Trudeau applauds united front in battle against US steel, aluminum tariffs
Emphasized Canada and US economies would suffer from trade restrictions.
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Ending tariff exemptions for Canadian steel would hurt US economy: Trudeau
Measures in place to prevent too cheap steel and aluminum from using Canada as a back door to the US.
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China shrinks steel industry slowly, drawing Western ire
American and European anger targets a flood of low-cost exports that is double the volume of second-place Japan.
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‘We had your backs’, Trudeau tells steel and aluminum workers
Praised the hard work of Canadian officials leading to Trump exempting Canada from the tariffs.
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Industry groups say US tariffs will cost jobs, raise prices
Several industry trade groups warn tariffs will lead to higher costs for businesses and could spark a broader trade war.
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Canada dodges tariff bullet, at least for now: US grants provisional exemption
Ties the exemption that includes Mexico to a successfully concluded NAFTA deal.
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Baloney Meter: Is Canadian steel and aluminum actually a security risk to US?
Trump administration’s interpretation of “national security” has been met with controversy and debate.
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Trump says steel, aluminum tariff announcement coming this afternoon
Follows an intense 11th-hour debate within the US administration over how to design this policy.
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White House suggests potential carve outs for Canada, Mexico on tariffs,
A final scramble on to spare Canada from the impact of the US steel, aluminum tariff plan.
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Duties that protect domestic interests look attractive
…But they’re a very expensive way to retain jobs
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Kobe Steel chief steps down over massive fake data scandal
Systematic misconduct spanned years, affecting products sent to more than 680 companies.
