The Asian nation voluntarily stopped buying Russian product following the 2022 escalation of the Ukraine conflict
Japanese auto parts makers have entered into talks with Russian aluminum giant Rusal as disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict squeeze supplies, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Although Rusal’s aluminum is not subject to Western sanctions, Japanese firms voluntarily halted purchases in 2022 after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, contracting Gulf producers instead.
Negotiations to buy primary foundry alloy, used in automotive parts such as wheels, engine blocks, and cylinder…
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