June 4, 2018

GO GOLD! Inflationary tariffs could supercharge the yellow metal

"What I can say with full confidence, though, is that prices will rise—for producers and consumers alike—which is good for gold but a headwind for continued economic growth."

June 4, 2018

US-China need new trade framework, says former negotiator

The world’s two biggest economies need to agree on a new framework that will allow both of their economic systems to co-exist.

June 4, 2018

Directors at Russia’s En+ working with Rothschild to get firm off US blacklist -source

U.S. banks worked on the En+ initial public offering in November, but some have taken a step back since the sanctions.

June 4, 2018

Canada mulls aid for steel, aluminum industry after US tariffs

Canada's cabinet on Monday discussed how to protect the domestic steel and aluminum industry from U.S. tariffs.

June 3, 2018

Trump aide: Canada trade row a “family quarrel”, Trudeau overreacting

The United States said it was moving ahead with tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union.

June 3, 2018

Talks end with China warning trade benefits at risk if U.S. imposes tariffs

China says implementing tariffs will void agreements.

June 2, 2018

Rio Tinto completes sale of Australian coal asset

As soon as the sale was completed, Rio received $150 million in cash and is set to get an unconditional cash payment of $50 million due in 12 months.

June 1, 2018

US aluminium tariffs; collateral damage and a missed target: Andy Home

Aluminium in particular shows why tariffs are such a poor trade weapon.

June 1, 2018

Trump tell allies to fix trade after US tariffs strike

Trump's tariffs on Washington's closest allies also drew condemnation at home from Republican lawmakers and the country's main business lobbying group.

May 31, 2018

Need junk? Scrap-metal dealers hunting users after China ban

In early May, China implemented a 30-day ban on all scrap-copper imports, part of wider limits on all sorts of imported waste.