Ternium, Metal One have USMCA choice to make as Mexico turns on charm July 22, 2020 The Mexican government plans to attract manufacturers to invest in the country after the launch of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement on July 1 brings “opportunities that open up with this increase in regional content requirements”, according to Economy Minister Graciela Marquez. The autos and s... Read more →
Tire industry loses grip as COVID-19 drags, Nokian bucks the U.S. trend April 8, 2020 The global tire industry is starting to feel the drag from a coronavirus-driven downturn in automotive industry activity. Nokian Tyres has removed its earnings guidance while Pirelli has started a cost cutting program. The global tire industry, led by exports from China with 19.2% of the total... Read more →
Trump splits Japanese security view for titanium and steel cases February 28, 2020 President Donald Trump has agreed not to take action against imports of titanium sponge from Japan after a section 232 “national security” review and has instead directed the departments of Defense and Commerce to work with the Japanese government to “ensure access for use in national defense ... Read more →