Tariffs, flat scrap and slippery LME
A turbulent week in aluminum - Tariffs tighten, prices slip, and the scrap market holds its breath.
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AMU Week in Review: Tariff delays, premium swings, and global supply chain risk
This first week of February 2025 saw tariffs dominate the aluminum market conversation, with Trump imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, then delaying their implementation for 30 days after negotiations with both governments. China wasn’t so lucky, as the U.S. followed through with a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, prompting immediate retaliatory tariffs […]
2024 in Review: Aluminum and scrap markets navigate a year of change
A rocky start to the new year
Crown qualifies first aluminum coils at Constellium plant
The aluminum coils, produced mainly from post-consumer scrap, are cleared to be used in Crown's beverage cans.
Week in Review: Post-election questions
Highlights from the week