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EU warns Trump of trade war, China raises concerns at WTO

Europe and the IMF urged Donald Trump on Wednesday to step back from the brink of a trade war, after the resignation of his economic adviser emboldened those encouraging him to push ahead with tariffs on imported steel and aluminium.

Reuters | March 7, 2018 | 5:12 am

US steel and aluminum tariffs a ‘black day for the world’ — BHP

BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie believes US President Donald Trump’s plans for steel and aluminum tariffs will harm the global economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2018 | 8:43 am

Trump ups trade pressure on Canada, Mexico; senior Republicans urge rethink

Trump said Canada and Mexico could avoid planned steel and aluminum tariffs if they ceded ground in talks on a new NAFTA trade deal.

Reuters | March 5, 2018 | 10:28 am

China’s staggering demand for commodities

It’s said that in China, a new skyscraper is built every five days.

Visual Capitalist | March 2, 2018 | 2:24 pm

Trump sours flagging NAFTA talks with steel trade war threats

Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States, quickly pledged to retaliate if necessary.

Reuters | March 2, 2018 | 2:03 pm

Trump defiant after criticism of steel and aluminium tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Friday, saying trade wars were good and easy to win, after his plan to put tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium triggered global criticism and a slide in world stock markets.

Reuters | March 2, 2018 | 5:30 am

Trump says US to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

China has indicated it could retaliate against US steel tariffs by targeting imports of US agricultural commodities.

Reuters | March 1, 2018 | 10:35 am

Norsk Hydro to buy Rio Tinto aluminum assets for $345 million

The proposed acquisition also includes an offer for Rio’s 53% stake in the Aluchemie anode plant in the Netherlands and its 50% share in the Alufluor aluminum fluoride plant in Sweden.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2018 | 5:55 am

Century Aluminum CEO: will recall workers if Trump imposes tariffs

The Commerce Department last week revealed its import restriction options for Trump, including a 7.7% global aluminum tariff on products from all countries.

Reuters | February 23, 2018 | 11:18 am

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