Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts for the week of June 15, 2026
There were a number of dizzying geopolitical headlines coming out of Washington and the Persian Gulf this past week that played havoc with the various markets.
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Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill
Novelis Inc.’s hot mill in Oswego, New York, is back online after fires in 2025 damaged the facility.
Alcoa, USW reach tentative deal
The labor contract covers workers at Alcoa's smelters in Massena, N.Y., and Warrick, Ind.
Constellium facility in Georgia to lay off workers
The company said the elimination of 57 of its 99 positions is permanent.
Canada to extend tariffs on some steel, aluminum products
The proposed extension would last for one year.
SMU: Steel and aluminum spared in new Section 301 forced-labor tariffs
The forced-labor and Brazil 301 actions are aimed more at finished goods supply chains, not raw metals.
Lead times, scrap trends, trade talks and more
News happens fast these days. Here are highlights from May to keep you informed.
Report: US needs to invest in major metals to compete with China
The US is competing with China on advanced technologies, semiconductors and critical minerals, but major metals aren’t getting enough attention, according to a report from the SAFE.
Canada PM makes case for more cooperation with US on aluminum, autos
The remarks come head of the joint review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which replaced NAFTA, on July 1.
Sortera opens second scrap facility in Tennessee
The Lebanon facility will effectively double the company's total annual processing capacity to an estimated 240 million pounds.