Quota-busting Canadians present Biden with aluminum dilemma February 9, 2021 Canadian aluminum producers breached their quota for shipments to the U.S. in December, raising the question as to whether President Biden will retain the limits, put in place by President Trump in 2020, or sacrifice them in the interest of rebuilding relations. President Biden’s decision to d... Read more →
Panjiva Basics: Trade policy has little to do with trade – U.S. election preview September 30, 2020 Global trade activity has been roiled in the past four years by the actions of the Trump administration. November’s general election may herald more of the same should President Trump prevail, or a series of changes if former Vice President Biden takes office. This report identifies five areas... Read more →
Trump reimposes aluminum tariffs that could help Rusal, Norsk Hydro August 10, 2020 President Trump has reimposed 10% duties on imports of unwrought aluminum from Canada under the section 232 “national security” program. That follows a 77.3% surge in shipments in the 12 months to June 30 following the removal of the original section 232 duties which formed part of the run-up ... Read more →