The tariffs are aimed at countries that, according to the Trump administration, impose high duties on imports from the US and/or enforce non-tariff barriers to US trade. Set to take effect on 5 April, ...

London - HSBC Global Research has upgraded its rating for Michelin to ‘buy’ based on its outlook for the group’s "pricing, cost discipline, low financial expenses, and share buybacks" – and despite ...

Bekaert’s trading outlook accompanied its 2024 annual report, showing a “resilient performance” at the ‘rubber reinforcement’ unit helped by its focus on costs, mix and business-selection amid weaker ...

Shanghai, China – Chinese tire maker General Science has become a ‘state-controlled’ entity following a key share transfer ...

While the graph “looks Andean, the actual range over the past three months has not exceeded 19 €cents/kg CIF,” said RTAE – noting that the market saw a 9 €cents/kg drop in freight rates at the end of ...

A US government plan to impose 25% tariffs on the imports of cars from April, and car parts from May, has intensified concerns about Germany’s manufacturing competitiveness as a location, said ArGeZ.

As previously reported by ERJ, Bridgestone's operations in Spain have been hit by an ongoing automotive crisis in the country. In 2023, the group introduced a temporary employment regulation file ...

Tokyo – Natural rubber (NR) pricing remained under pressure in the final week of March as trade uncertainties continued to weigh on the market.

For 2025, Michelin predicts a year-on-year growth rate of between -2% and 2% within the PC/LT market, with OE demand set to recover. The truck tire segment is projected to see growth of between -1% ...

Milan, Italy – Pirelli & C. SpA has postponed key board resolutions and rescheduled its annual shareholder meeting, the Italian group has announced. The board of directors met on 27 March and approved ...