Duties of 25 percent on steel and aluminum will flow through to car buyers, beer drinkers, home builders, oil drillers and other users of metal goods.
Category: Metals and Minerals
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Trump Is Eyeing Greenland. His Commerce Nominee Has Financial Ties There.
Howard Lutnick, who has agreed to divest his financial interests if he is confirmed, is one of several allies of President Trump who have held or explored potential mining investments on the island.
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2 Families, in Business 50 Years, Fight for Control of Korea Zinc
Control of Korea Zinc, the world’s largest producer of zinc, is at stake in a battle challenging the country’s entrenched chaebol system of powerful conglomerates.
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The Resurgence of Silver and Sterling Silver Jewelry
Record-high gold prices and a fatigue with so-called quiet luxury set the stage for a resurgence of statement silver pieces.
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China’s Critical Minerals Embargo Is Even Tougher Than Expected
Beijing ordered companies around the world not to allow critical minerals mined in China to reach the U.S., while deepening its efforts to replace imports with domestic products.
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A Gem in Shades From Shamrock to Sage Takes the Spotlight
Eighteen jewelry designers create pieces featuring unusual copper-rich green tourmalines.
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Some Agates Display Scenes Painted by Nature
Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive.
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China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.
The move comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.
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The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.
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Stock Markets Up as Key States Lean Trump
Bitcoin reached a record high and the dollar jumped, signs that traders were positioning themselves for a possible win by Donald Trump.
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How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence
State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.
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China Tightens Its Hold on Minerals Needed to Make Computer Chips
Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access.