Category: Global Trade

A shareholder vote barely made headlines, but it could reshape aluminum demand, scrap flows, and supplier power across the entire North American auto part supply chain.

“We have, so far, not seen big changes to our operations from tariffs and potential trade wars. Our main concern is whether the uncertainty will lead to a global economic downturn.”

A short-lived trailer order surge in June belies deeper cracks in the commercial vehicle market, where rising aluminum costs, soft freight demand, and margin compression are colliding.

Alcoa's chief executive says Canadian expansion plans are on hold as tariff threats escalate, forcing the aluminum giant to reroute metal and rethink investments.

Ball’s decision to build a new plant in Oregon revives its Western footprint, but it also highlights strain that has made can making difficult in the region.

The world’s second-largest miner by market value said it now expects the aluminum raw material to hit the higher end of its full-year guidance range, the company said in its second quarter production report.

Alcoa's Q2 earnings reveals a company increasingly tethered to North America, just as the world looks to reduce exposure to U.S. trade risk.

The facility manufactures the Chevrolet Silverado and Cheyenne and GMC Sierra, as well as propulsion systems assembly.

After a major industry complaint, the U.S. is investigating whether Chinese foil containers are just relabeled detours.

Gränges Americas said its operations during the second quarter were essentially flat, with sales to HVAC customers gaining steam while demand in other markets softened.