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Trump Signs New Metal Tariff Rules for Steel, Aluminum, Copper
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:51
Trump signed a new Section 232 proclamation restructuring how US metals tariffs are calculated.
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Mexico to Engage China in Talks Over Tariff Dispute
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 17:05
Mexico will hold multiple rounds of talks with China in 2026 after Beijing warned that recent tariffs constitute trade barriers.

Iran Conflict, Steel Tariffs: A Pressure-Packed Week for Metals
By Paloma Duran - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:37
The Iran conflict could slash copper mining profits 55%, while Mexico proposes new duties against China and Vietnam.

China Flags Retaliation Risk as Mexico Raises Trade Barriers
By Paloma Duran - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:49
China's Ministry of Commerce warns Mexico's tariffs constitute trade barriers and Beijing reserves the right to retaliate.
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By Fernando Mares - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:31
ICMM reports that the mining and metals production contribute 11% of global emissions, with Asia contributing to 80% of them.
Mexico Tightens Steel Controls, Tariffs Stay in Force
By Adriana Alarcón - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 14:15
Mexican steel imports face tighter controls as 350 importers are suspended, Asian steel tariffs remain, and Serviacero expands its US footprint.
Mexico Makes Steel Tariffs on Asian Imports Permanent
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 03/17/2026 - 15:33
Mexico is extending tariffs of 10%–35% on Asian steel imports, including China, as the domestic industry hits a 25-year production low.

USMCA Talks Begin March 18; Tariffs Top Agenda
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:07
Mexico will propose treaty continuity and elimination of steel tariffs; the United States seeks to address China influence and labor standards.

Mexican Steel Output Drops 8.5%; Chinese Share Grows in Mexico
By Fernando Mares - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 13:50
Mexican steel production contracted 8.5% to 15.5Mt as a 400Mt Chinese surplus pushed the share of imports in national consumption to 40%.
US Imposes 15% Tariff Despite Court’s Halt on Emergency Tariffs
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:46
The United States has imposed a 15% global tariff after the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s emergency tariffs.