Week in Review: Reflect and regroup
Does it feel like we're still in a holding pattern? Or is there finally direction?
Category: Global Trade
Aluminum market Q&A: Unpacking the chaos
Cutting through the noise. Breaking down the big questions trending in aluminum today.
Tariff turmoil, Part 2: Navigating the premiums puzzle
Exploring the potential duty scenarios that may impact the trajectory of the Midwest premium.
Trump holds off on 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs after day of threats and reversals
Section 232 tariffs are expected to go into effect March 12
February aluminum market: Stability, uncertainty, and the weight of tariffs
The February survey of aluminum market participants points to a market in flux, largely stable but fragile, with looming uncertainties driven by tariffs, shifting demand patterns, and supply constraints. While many respondents see a balanced market in the near term, pockets of undersupply exist, particularly in specific scrap grades and finished products. As we move […]
Tariff turmoil: The ever-changing playbook
This week saw more tariff turmoil as the Trump Administration flip-flopped again. In case your scorecards are not up to date, here is the current situation as of Friday, March 7: January 21 Promised tariffs on Canada and Mexico February 1 Officially announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico February 3 Delayed Canada and Mexico tariffs […]
Week in Review: Tariff whiplash
This week was another rollercoaster in the aluminum and scrap industries, with tariffs once again front and center. The back-and-forth on trade policy has left buyers, producers, and traders scrambling to keep up with shifting enforcement timelines and new restrictions. Tariffs take effect, for now On March 4, the U.S. moved forward with a 25% […]
Week in Review: Market shifts and high stakes moves
Tariffs and trade Aluminum market Supply chain and raw materials Industry and policy U.S.- Ukraine confrontation and Russia looming in the background Earnings and corporate updates What’s Next?
AWMI Panel: Aluminum demand, production under pressure with tariffs on horizon
As the steel and aluminum markets wait to see how new tariffs will play out, one big question is what they will mean for demand. A panel hosted by SMU and the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) Pittsburgh Chapter met virtually on Wednesday to discuss what the flurry of edicts from President […]
February Month Round Up: Turbulence, tariffs, and trade shifts
February didn’t let the aluminum market rest. Between tariff battles, supply chain disruptions, and big shifts in domestic production, we’re seeing a major reshaping of the industry. The U.S. is tightening trade policies, global premiums are fluctuating, and key players are making moves that will define the next few months. Here’s a full breakdown of […]