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Coronavirus linked to 15.9% drop in Mexican steel production in January
Two U.S. steel companies recently announced they were expanding in Mexico through acquisitions and facilities upgrades.
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American Shipper
New US sanctions aim to dent Iran’s metal producers
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian metals industry generates billions of dollars for the regime, contributing to its nuclear weapons program.
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Trade and tariffs on ATA’s political burner
CEO Chris Spear leading a behind-the-scenes approach to influencing White House.
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Rail
The good, bad and ugly sides of mining
A short cost-benefit analysis of the mining, recycling and use of iron and steel.
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Canada
U.S., Canada to lift metal tariffs
Sub: Removal of levies on aluminum and steel end costly trade dispute – but both nations reserve right to resume them in response to dumping.
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Canada
Major steel shipper to build $1.35 billion facility in Kentucky
The facility will be capable of producing approximately 1.2 million tons of steel plate products per year. Nucor expects the plant to be fully operational…
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Canada
An end in sight for tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
U.S. and Canadian officials are negotiating an end to the costly import levies, which have wreaked havoc on cross-border supply chains.
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Autonomous Vehicles
Today’s pickup: auction numbers that point to a peak; higher steel prices aren’t sticking
Also in today’s issue: a beating shows the dangers to truckers, even off the road; an Indian company looks to disrupt that company’s trucking sector.
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Economics
Trump’s tariffs are wrecking Wabash National’s earnings
Despite an exceptionally strong year for trailer orders, Wabash National’s stock took a hit when the company guided downward for its Q3 results, blaming higher…
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Daseke acquires steel and aluminum carrier Builders Transportation
Daseke purchased the Memphis-based steel and aluminum carrier for $53.8 million, including $3.4 million in Daseke stock. Builders Transportation reported an estimated $72.4 million in…
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