Iron ore futures surrendered early gains to trade lower on Wednesday, as sentiment was spooked by resumed market talks of China's plan of trimming crude steel output to rein in oversupply plaguing the industry.

If Australia wants to negotiate an exemption to US tariffs, it will need to convince the White House it will fight Chinese subsidies while not overly subsidising its own sectors.

Singapore iron ore futures experienced an upswing on Tuesday, fueled by optimistic projections of heightened demand from the steel industry. These expectations are tied to the anticipated resumption of production by steelmakers in northern China,

By Amy Lv and Lewis Jackson BEIJING (Reuters) -Singapore iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, driven by expectations of increased demand as steelmakers in the northern region of top consumer China are set to resume production following the conclusion of the annual parliament meeting.