NORTH AMERICAN MORNING BRIEF 23/03: LME, SHFE base metals prices drop on trade-war fears; China plans US steel pipe, ali scrap tariffs; Bhusan Steel takeover

By Wei Jun Lau / March 23, 2018 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Friday March 23.

Most base metals opened lower on the London Metal Exchange on Friday March 23, after US President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs raised concerns of an impending trade war. Nickel was the worst performer, down $150 or 1.1% to $13,040 per tonne. Zinc was the only metal in the positive,...

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