-
Metals and mining tariff scenarios: potential impacts of new US tariffs on metals markets
Following the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump's return to office has ushered in a new era of trade policies, reminiscent of his first term but with renewed vigour and broader scope. This shift in America's trade stance has sent ripples through the global economy, prompting a reassessment of international trade relationships and economic strategies worldwide. The scale of Donald Trump’s new US tariffs – be they already implemented or merely threatened – has far-reaching implications for the energy and natural resources sectors. The lower economic growth they entail will curb commodity demand, prices ... (full story)