Tariff uncertainty pushes down met coal demand: Alpha executives

Industry uncertainty over US tariffs is keeping metallurgical coal volumes and demand low as buyers delay projects, according to Alpha Metallurgical Resources executives. After the Supreme Court overturned President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs on Feb. 20, Trump imposed a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which authorizes a president to imposeIndustry uncertainty over US tariffs is keeping metallurgical coal volumes and demand low as buyers delay projects, according to Alpha Metallurgical Resources executives. After the Supreme Court overturned President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs on Feb. 20, Trump imposed a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which authorizes a president to imposeRead More