China’s Aluminum Exports Surge to Fill Global Shortfall From War
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China's aluminum exports surged in May to fill a global shortage caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Concurrently, crude oil imports to China fell to an eight-year low due to supply disruptions from the war.
Chinese aluminum exports surged in May, helping fill a global shortage caused by war in the Middle East. Crude oil imports continued to slump, dropping to an eight-year low, as the conflict chokes shipments from major producers.
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