This report is part of the S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Metals Trade Review series, where we dig through datasets and digest some of the key trends in iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, alumina, and steel and scrap. We also explore what the next few months

Highlights Execs appeal for tariff relief amid inflation concerns Sector has paid $1.4 bil in Al tariffs since 2018 Executives from four major beer suppliers in the US have sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for an end to the 10% aluminum tariff

Highlights Aluminum demand in Japan dampened by weak market fundamentals Quarterly premiums fell for three consecutive quarters Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, assessed the third-quarter premium for imported primary aluminum at $148/mt above London Metal Exchange cash, CIF main Japanese ports, on July

Highlights PLV FOB Australia falls sharply in Q2 on demand rationing China’s ferrous markets tumble in June despite lockdowns easing Q3 outlook remains bearish, with high volatility expected This report is part of the S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Metals Trade Review series, where we dig

China has made adoption of electric vehicles a cornerstone of decarbonizing its transport sector. Despite headwinds such as removal of EV subsidies by year end and rising battery raw material prices, China’s EV adoption rate is seen undented. An end to subsidies will not slow