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Global Metals News Aluminum 2026-08-09

Canada-U.S. Interim Trade Deal Talks Advance; Aluminum Tariff Could Fall to Single Digits

Canada and the U.S. are holding intensive talks on an interim trade agreement centered on a swap: Canada is considering removing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. vehicles, restoring U.S. alcohol sales, and lifting provincial procurement restrictions in exchange for lower U.S. Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

Source: KLF Mining
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Global Metals News Nickel 2026-08-08

Indonesia Lifts Nickel Export Ban, Resumes Shipments on August 7

Indonesia's ESDM denied approving an additional 25 million tonnes production quota for Weda Bay Nickel, but said the export issue blocked by element (LTJ) content disputes has been resolved; shipments to resume on August 7 or 10.

Source: KLF Mining
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