Commercial vehicle orders may be getting ahead of the market
Commercial vehicle orders have surged in 2026, but policy-driven timing may be making the market look stronger than current production and supplier sales.
Category: Global Policies and Standards
Hydro, Chanel ink deal for low-carbon aluminum packaging
Under the agreement, the two companies will work to develop solutions for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging whose carbon footprint will approach 3.0 kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per kilogram of aluminium by 2030.
Court upholds Oregon's packaging law as more states consider similar recycling rules
Extended Producer Responsibility laws could advantage aluminum.
Hydro to restart Slovak plant, strikes deal to supply wire rod to French cable maker
Hydro has reached two recent deals involving its operations in Europe.
Class 8 surge, trailer slump complicates trucking recovery narrative
ACT Research and FTR Intelligence data showed Class 8 truck orders increased sharply in early 2026 even as trailer demand, OEM deliveries and manufacturer shipments remained weaker.
Join AMU for a Community Chat with CarbonChain on why CBAM matters to North American aluminum
The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) isn’t just talk anymore. It’s here and here to stay. What does it mean for North America? To answer that question, Nick Ogilvie, product manager and CBAM lead at CarbonChain, will join AMU for a Community Chat on Thursday, April 9, at 11 a.m. ET.
First CBAM Certificate price to be published April 7
Dates for rest of year announced
Join AMU for a Community Chat with CarbonChain on why CBAM matters to North American aluminum
The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) isn’t just talk anymore. It’s here and here to stay. What does it mean for North America? To answer that question, Nick Ogilivie, product manager and CBAM lead at CarbonChain, will join AMU for a Community Chat on Thursday, April 9, at 11 am ET.
Rio Tinto-Prysmian aluminum rod deal highlights tight North American redraw rod market
Rio Tinto's aluminum supply agreement with Prysmian highlights tightening redraw rod availability in North America as tariffs, smelter closures and cable demand reshape supply.
Can China succeed where Nigeria's ALSCON smelter failed?
Chinese firm GCL is exploring a 3 milllion-ton-per-year aluminum smelter in Nigeria, but historical failures and questionable capex estimates raise doubts.