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China’s Aluminum Exports Surge to Fill Global Shortfall From War

Bloomberg Markets · Jun 9, 2026, 4:03 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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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China’s Aluminum Exports Surge to Fill Global Shortfall From War

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