President Trump’s bold action on steel and aluminum could lead to over $9 billion in tariffs, but depend critically on whether exemptions are given. The U.S. trade authorities otherwise had a quiet month in February, while South Korea’s trade data shows tough talks like ahead. Also: American import optimism at an 11 year high; silicon metal dumped; U.S. imported auto sales accelerating; global coffee trade perks up; COSCO Shipping doubles down on China gasoline; EU rattles the WTO saber; and Evergreen trials blockchain.
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