raw materials

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"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Africa's exports to China are dominated by minerals and raw materials, such as crude oil and metallic ores.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The lack of steel and other raw materials is hampering production in various industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“It is encouraging to see EU-US cooperation on critical raw materials taking concrete shape,” Sefcovic said in a statement Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

With Argentinian beef, Colombian platinum, and a multitude of raw materials from Brazil, the Nazis could keep their war machine going for the foreseeable future.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield