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  Aluminum Plate/Sheet and Strip Exports Rebounded Significantly MoM in March, with Processing Fee Hikes Finally Taking Effect [[SMM Analysis]]

• Copper Cathode Imports Unexpectedly Rose in March, but Net Imports Remained Tight in Q2 [SMM Analysis]

  [SMM Analysis] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China imported a total of 842,600 mt of copper cathode from January to March 2025, representing a cumulative decrease of 7.06% YoY. In March alone, imports reached 308,800 mt, up 15.24% MoM and 4.5% YoY. During the same period (January to March 2025), China exported a total of 117,500 mt of copper cathode, marking a cumulative increase of 156.25% YoY. In March, exports amounted to 68,000 mt, up 109.44% MoM and 191.98% YoY.

• Japan aims to reach a trade agreement with the US through automotive safety regulations

• Desay SV, SemiDrive deepen collaboration to drive local innovation in AI cockpit solutions

  Together, they will co-develop a new-generation AI cockpit platform, aiming to drive forward local technological innovation in the era of AI-powered vehicle interiors.

• Volkswagen will temporarily suspend price increases in the US before month-end in May.