[SMM Rare Earth Morning Meeting Summary: Tight Supply and Demand for Rare Earths, Prices Stabilize] Yesterday, the prices of rare earth oxides generally remained stable. Given the difficulties in purchasing raw materials, separation plants showed low willingness to sell at low prices. With suppliers maintaining firm quotes, the price trend of oxides continued to stabilize.
The US White House issued a statement saying that President Trump had signed an order to raise tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and their derivative products from 25% to 50%, effective from 00:01 a.m. on the 4th, Eastern Time. The statement indicated that tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the UK would remain at 25%.