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Washington – US president Donald Trump said he plans to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, which would be one of his toughest actions yet to implement a hawkish trade agenda that risks antagonizing friends and foes alike.

Mexico imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese SBS elastomer imports

Added: 19 Nov 2025

Global SBS capacity was 3.1m tonnes in 2023, with China accounting for 57% of total production capa…

US rubber makers seek anti-dumping duties on ESBR imports

Denka books €50m loss for US rubber plant shutdown

Added: 19 Nov 2025

Polychloroprene material shipments now shifted to production facility in Omi, Japan

Shin-Etsu develops recyclable thermoplastic silicone

Added: 19 Nov 2025

New applications that were not possible with conventional silicone rubber are now possible...

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Added: 19 Nov 2025

Orion CFO... Linglong names RE sales boss... ContiTech appoints... Conti Tires appoints two new man…

Giti to relocate China tire plant

Giti Tire reports higher sales revenue in third quarter

Added: 19 Nov 2025

Group reports rise in average selling price; decline in raw material costs 

Halcyon Agri in €28m deal to acquire RCMA’s polymer business

Natural rubber futures strengthen on light buying, short covering

Added: 18 Nov 2025

JPX reports “thinner volumes” as Chinese data offers modest support

Apollo Tyres posts sales gains in India, Europe

Apollo Tyres reports strong second quarter

Added: 18 Nov 2025

Indian tire maker buoyed by government tax cut, monsoon and economic stimuli

Japan’s Daikin invests in graphene nanotubes supplier OCSiAl

OCSiAl eyes “world’s largest” graphene nanotube hub in Luxembourg

Added: 18 Nov 2025

‘Flagship centre’ to be built with investment of $300m, with full ramp-up scheduled for 2030

Bridgestone launches Potenza Sport EVO with Enliten technology

Added: 18 Nov 2025

New ultra-high-performance tire offers improved control, grip and longevity

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies expanding aftermarket portfolio with US acquisition

Added: 18 Nov 2025

Company acquires Alabama-based Alto Products Corp. through aftermarket division Corteco

Hyosung to establish tire cord plant in India

Added: 17 Nov 2025

New manufacturing facility in Nagpur in response to global polyester tire cord demand

Yokohama, Bridgestone to hike truck tire prices in US 

Yokohama Rubber posts ‘record sales, earnings’ on strong consumer demand

Added: 17 Nov 2025

Japanese group notes recovery in domestic market following tariff deal with the US

EU synthetic rubber output declines in early 2017

Arlanxeo expanding rubber production capacity in Brazil

Added: 17 Nov 2025

Due on stream in 2027, project 'underscores our confidence in Latin American market'

Sumitomo Rubber sets out global business strategy

Added: 17 Nov 2025

Focus on premium tire brands, expanding Dunlop globally, improving profitability across all sectors…

German rubber sector demands ‘reform action’ now

Added: 17 Nov 2025

WDK calls for swift relief on energy and bureaucracy as output continues to fall

Industry group shares 15 years of tire particle research for free

TIP-backed study confirms improved method for measuring tire, road wear particles

Added: 17 Nov 2025

Validated approach “improves accuracy and reproducibility in quantifying TRWPs in soil and sediment…

Rubber & tire industry in numbers

Added: 14 Nov 2025

Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

Sumitomo creates regional HQs in major restructuring

Sumitomo Rubber year-to-date earnings dip on lower volumes

Added: 14 Nov 2025

However, Japanese group's third quarter earnings up 5% year-on-year on slightly higher sales

Sailun posts record quarterly revenue despite softer earnings

Added: 14 Nov 2025

Chinese tire maker advances capacity expansion locally and overseas

ERJ Business Briefing

Added: 14 Nov 2025

G3 Mixing to open US HQ... Arlanxeo expansion... IISRP Houston AGM dates... BASF start-up at €8.7bn…