Tariffs
Volkswagen Announces 50,000 More Job Cuts in Overhaul That Lifts Shares 8%
Europe's largest carmaker approved its Future Plan 2030 restructuring, bringing total cuts to 100,000. Shares rallied as analysts saw a potential halo effect for the German auto industry.
Nucor shares rise 2.6% on US-Canada steel tariff deal
Nucor surged in pre-market trading after a tentative deal between the U.S. and Canada proposed lowering tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports to 25%.
Industrial metals outlook: Copper, aluminum and steel forecasts through 2026
J.P. Morgan projects copper at $14,800/mt by Q4 2025, while aluminum targets $3,800/mt in Q3 2026 amid Middle East supply risks. Steel prices diverge by region due to tariffs and China’s property slump.
Canada supplies 68% of U.S. aluminum imports in first half of 2026
Canadian exports met 68% of U.S. aluminum import demand in the first half of 2026, while total domestic production covered 95% of import needs. Washington weighs tariff reductions on Canadian metal.
Canada cannot fully replace U.S. aluminium imports, Morgan Stanley says
Even redirecting all Canadian production to the U.S. would leave a shortfall, as America relies on imports for 80% of its aluminium needs. A potential tariff cut may ease but not eliminate supply gaps.
German CDU leader urges EU tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
Lower Saxony's CDU chairman calls for swift EU import duties on Chinese hybrid vehicles, citing subsidized competition and rising import pressure. Volkswagen's Wolfsburg base highlighted as regional concern.
Mexico expects trade deal with U.S. to mirror emerging U.S.-Canada pact
Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard anticipates outcomes similar to ongoing U.S.-Canada negotiations. Talks focus on tariff pauses, automotive rules, and North American supply chains.
Global shipping faces 2026 demand slump, elevated rates amid chokepoint risks
US container volumes forecast to drop 4.2% YoY as tariff shifts reshape trade flows, while Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions sustain freight rate premiums.
European metals stocks poised for gains if U.S.-Canada tariffs halve
Morgan Stanley analysis projects ArcelorMittal as the top beneficiary, with potential annualized pre-tax relief of $300-$350 million. Rio Tinto, SSAB and Norsk Hydro face mixed impacts.
Switzerland, China finalize trade deal to eliminate nearly all tariffs on Swiss exports
Updated pact will lift tariffs on 99.8% of Swiss goods to China, including watches, pharmaceuticals and machinery, with annual savings of 244 million francs.
Switzerland, China conclude trade deal to boost Swiss exports
Nearly all Swiss goods will enter China tariff-free under modernized pact, eliminating longstanding imbalance in bilateral trade terms.
Canada, U.S. trade negotiators meet as tariff deadline approaches
Top officials from Ottawa and Washington convened for a second day of talks to avert a looming 50% tariff on $20 billion of Canadian goods. A deal on vehicles, steel and aluminum appears within reach.
U.S. sees low odds of Canada tariff deal before deadline
Trump administration signals limited prospect of agreement as 50% duties on Canadian goods near; leaders hold final call amid rising tensions.
US, Canada near tariff deadline amid unresolved trade disputes
Negotiations stall ahead of a May 1 deadline for 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods, with key sticking points persisting in bilateral trade talks.