Critical minerals appear to be exempt from the 'reciprocal' tariffs introduced by Donald Trump on Wednesday April 2; US trade paralyzed by confusion, market participants reported.

The tissue industry has faced tight margins in recent years due to rising production costs and limited capacity to pass on costs to the consumer, supporting consolidation and integration movements globally

The Mexican steel industry is making investments in sustainability through the adoption of renewable energy, advanced technologies and circular economy models. These initiatives aim to reduce dependence on imports while enhancing local supply chains, positioning Mexico as a leader in green steel production for key sectors such as automotive and construction.

The trade log in the rationale incorrectly identified an offer as a trade. The trade log has been corrected to: Vale, COREX, 170,000 tonnes of 62% Fe Brazilian Blend fines, offered at the June average of Fastmarkets’ 62% Fe low-alumina fines plus a premium of $1 per tonne, laycan May 18-27 (fixed-price equivalent calculated at […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A spot premium, cif main Japanese ports (MJP) assessment for Wednesday April 2 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected:MB-AL-0343: Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan, $/tonne The price is a part of the Fastmarkets base metals […]

The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve "economic independence." While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.

Keeping up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry is crucial for professionals to make sense of the market

Fastmarkets is making clarifying changes to the names of six current pallet assessments (listed below) and adding 12 new pallet price assessments.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Turkish steel scrap import indices was delayed on Wednesday April 2 because of a technical fault. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following prices were affected: MB-STE-0416 Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) North Europe origin, cfr Turkey, $/tonne MB-STE-0417 Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) US origin, cfr Turkey, […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ iron ore DR-grade pellet premium, quarterly contract was delayed due to a reporter’s error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The MB-IRO-0077 Iron ore DR-grade pellet premium, quarterly contract was published on Wednesday April 2 – the second working day of the quarter, while usually it is published on the first […]