Growing reports of Chinese steel allegedly entering Brazil with mislabeled material, falsified quality grades and manipulated documentation have raised concerns among traders, importers and distributors, who warn that the practice is distorting competition, damaging reputations and putting end-user safety at risk.

Read an extract from Fastmarkets' strategic guide for procurement professionals, equipping you with modern risk management techniques to protect operations and adapt swiftly to uncertainty.

The Supreme Court is examining whether former President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing IEEPA tariffs during a national emergency, a case that could redefine the limits of presidential power and influence global trade dynamics.

Proven strategies for procurement professionals to strengthen supply chains and navigate uncertainty

Explore how changing rules on minor metals from China are impacting traders and driving new strategies in the market.

Download the full report to read about what sourcing professionals can learn from the disruption and get more tips to mitigate supply chain risks

Learn how US policymakers are focusing on rare earth magnets and recycling to build a sustainable supply chain.

In this Fast Forward episode, Major General Alberto Rosende, CEO of M2I Global, joins Andrea Hotter with William Adams and Alex Cook to unpack the next generation of the US critical minerals stockpile strategy – and its impact.

Iron ore is now the new pawn in international geopolitics, with China now pushing yuan-based payments for imported iron ore

LME Week 2025 opens for the lithium market amid rising uncertainty over China’s new export controls on battery materials, and a shifting outlook for domestic supply from lepidolite and salt-lake projects