The secretive iron ore negotiations, which set the price of the bulk of the market, are often acrimonious, with some parties threatening to cancel contracts to improve their bargaining position.

• 隐秘的铁矿石价格谈判将规定市场大部分价格。谈判过程往往充满着火药味，为了改进讨价还价的地位，有些方面会威胁取消合约。