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Read Fastmarkets' monthly battery raw materials market update for February 2025, focusing on raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and more

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel products into the US has generated a strong reaction in the EU, with market sources expecting a domino effect and a subsequent trade war, Fastmarkets heard on Tuesday February 11.

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China has introduced new export controls on five critical metals and related technologies, effective from February 4.

The lithium market in 2025 is expected to face significant challenges due to production cuts, shifting demand patterns and geopolitical tensions. These factors are poised to reshape the market landscape, impacting supply chains and pricing strategies.

The new US trade tariffs threaten the fragile global trade balance and risks reigniting inflation.

The impact of the US’ breakneck flip-flop on immediate 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods this week is adding confusion to a North American steel market long-starved of certainty, sources told Fastmarkets.

U.S. tariffs on Mexico shape global trade dynamics, impacting products and prices on both sides of the border.

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order to implement tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China on Saturday February 1, sparking swift retaliation and sending world trade into uncharted territory.