March 12, 2025 Column: Bad news for American beer drinkers as aluminum tariffs kick in Some suppliers to the US could be looking to avoid Trump's tariff tantrums by re-directing sales to Europe, suggests Reuters columnist Andy Home.
March 12, 2025 Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, has announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on goods worth C$29.8 billion in total.
March 12, 2025 China moves for higher copper exports amid market upheaval Two major Chinese smelters plan to ship as much as 45,000 tons for March delivery into bonded warehouses and Asian depots in the LME’s network.
March 12, 2025 US copper imports could rise 50-100% in coming months, says Goldman Sachs Analysts at Goldman are expecting at least a 25% tariff like many other metals by year-end.
March 12, 2025 Rhodium price hits 20-month high after Amplats’ bid Spot rhodium prices hit highest since June 2023.
March 11, 2025 Copper price rises as dollar impact outweighs tariff nervousness Tariffs of 25% on all US aluminum and steel imports will take effect Wednesday.
March 11, 2025 Trump walks back 50% Canada tariff threat, downplays recession Trump earlier Tuesday had suggested he would double the metal tariffs for Canada in retaliation for Ontario imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to US states.
March 11, 2025 Aluminum premiums for US buyers hit record after Trump doubles tariffs Canadian smelters account for most primary and alloyed aluminum shipped to the United States.
March 11, 2025 Gold price climbs as investors seek safety amid tariff flip-flop Bullion pushed higher following a small drop Monday, when President Donald Trump’s signalled that the economy could first suffer following the tariffs.
March 11, 2025 Tariff turmoil leaves US factories paying more for metal than overseas rivals American manufacturers are paying much higher prices for aluminum, steel and copper than rival plants overseas.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
