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US moves to place new duties on steel from China
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government is imposing new duties on imports of steel pipes from China, the latest sign of trade tensions between the two countries.
Activities:China-U.S. Trade Ties Source:(AP)
2009-12-30
ThyssenKrupp to slash up to 20,000 more jobs: report
BERLIN (AFP) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp will cut up to 20,000 more jobs in the next fiscal year after already eliminating 12,000 positions due to the financial crisis, a report said Saturday.
Nations:Romania Activities:2008 Germany Recession Source:(AFP)
2009-10-17
Severstal books Q2 loss of $290 million
MOSCOW - Russia's largest steelmaker Severstal posted Monday a $290 million loss in the second quarter, a sharp fall from profits last year but better than the previous quarter, as the slump in global demand hit a bottom and showed some signs of picking up.
Nations:Russia Source:(AP)
2009-09-07
Obama facing dilemma over protectionism in bill
WASHINGTON - Less than two weeks into office, President Barack Obama faces a dilemma over protectionist provisions in a massive economic stimulus bill: Backing the measures could set off a trade war, while opposing them could trigger a backlash from his supporters.
Nations:U.S. Brazil People:Stephen Harper Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. Obama Stimulus Package Source:(AP)
2009-01-31
Australia's Santos, Apache in 1.3 billion gas deal with Citic
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian energy company Santos Wednesday said it and joint venture partner Apache had signed a contract worth an estimated 1.3 billion US dollars to supply natural gas to a Citic Pacific project.
Nations:Australia Hong Kong China Source:(AFP)
2009-01-06
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