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    May 10, 2024

    CRU aluminum: Trade continues to be hot topic

    Written by Marziyeh Horeh

    Mexico to remove the import tariffs on 76011002 and 76012002

    The Mexican federal government backed down on the application of tariffs on raw non-alloyed and alloyed aluminum decreed on April 22. Through a decree published on Wednesday, May 8, in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the Ministry of Economy (SE) eliminated the application of tariffs to fractions 7601.10.02 and 7601.20.02, as well as the tariff corresponding to sulphate of ammonium. The elimination of tariffs applies as of May 9, in accordance with the provision.

    Marziyeh Horeh

    Marziyeh Horeh is an aluminum analyst at CRU. She covers extrusions and the secondary market in North America. Prior to joining CRU in August 2023, Marziyeh was a post-doctoral fellow at Purdue University focusing on the economics of climate change and sustainability. Marziyeh holds a PhD in Natural Resource Economics from West Virginia University.

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