Tariffic Times

摘要

Global zinc demand is forecast to rise 3.3% in 2018 to 14.7Mt, led by China. The escalating trade dispute between the USand China and other US trading partners may, however, impact global economic growth and zinc demand. China is tryingto reduce the effect of trade restrictions in the form of import tariffs by easing the crackdown on debt and stimulating theeconomy with infrastructure spending. In 2019, global demand growth is forecast to remain strong but ease to 3.0%,resulting in demand growing to 15.1Mt. India will show the strongest growth in 2019, rising 6.5% to 777kt.