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Shares of U.S. steel, aluminium companies surge pre-market

(Reuters) -Donald Trump's plan to impose new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium boosted share prices of U.S. producers in pre-market trading, while shares of producers abroad fell, with traders citing worries of disrupted flows and a reduction in demand. The tariffs, which Trump said would be announced on Monday and be in addition to existing duties, sparked warnings from Asia and Europe about the impact on prices, profitability and volumes and broader worries that they could push up inflation and drag on economic activity. Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Vietnam are the biggest sellers of steel into the U.S., according to American Iron and Steel Institute data, while Canada is the dominant supplier of imported aluminium.

China Takes Big Step in Letting Market Decide Clean Power Prices

(Bloomberg) -- China is preparing to scrap fixed pricing on renewable power, and let the market decide how much users pay for clean electricity.Most Read from BloombergNice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No BridgeSin puente y sin metro: el nuevo aeropuerto de Lima es una debacleThe Forgotten French Architect Who Rebuilt MarseilleIn New Orleans, an Aging Dome Tries to Stay SuperHow London’s Taxi Drivers Navigate the City Without GPSThe central government has agreed that ele