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Tariffs and Commodities in Asia: Impact on Biofuels and UCO Trade
Argus’ VP, Refined Products and Biofuels, Alvin Chew, provides a summary of the impact of US President Trump's tariffs on used cooking oil (UCO) trade flows and prices.
Key topics covered:
- US dominated Chinese UCO exports in 2024, but policies slowed trade
- Disrupted trade flows and redirected exports
- Alternatives: Straits UCO, Thai imports, Australian tallow
- Rising costs for imported feedstocks