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摘要

Market participants in the US are cautiously optimistic. Activity levels have increased gradually overthe pastfew months and most firms could get by at current sales tonnages. However, no substantial increase in domestic demand is predicted for the near term. Although basis values have remained unchanged, sellers have had to move early to the following month's, lowersurchargesin order to secure sales. August will represent the low point in the current cycle for surcharges.