Canada plans to match US tariffs
Canadian aluminum exports to the US have continued to drop since the tariff rate increased to 25% in March 2025, with a growing share shipping off to Europe and Mexico. The tariff rate has since spiked to 50%.
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US, Canada progress towards trade deal that could see steel, aluminum tariffs halved: Report
The tentative trade pact would lower tariffs on some steel and aluminum products from 50% to 25%.
AMU Survey: Scrap demand rebounds in August
Recycler demand rebounded in August as obsolete scrap availability narrowed, inventory drawdowns persisted and forward oversupply expectations disappeared.
Aluminum die casting company to expand in Alabama
Italian aluminum die casting company 2A USA is investing $32 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Auburn, Ala.
Kaiser Aluminum names new chief executive
Fred Stephan will take the role effective Nov. 1, under the company’s long-term succession plan.
Ardagh may sell metal packaging business
Ardagh Metal Packaging operates 23 metal beverage can production facilities and recorded sales of about $5.5 billion in 2025.
Hydro’s recycled, low-carbon product line to be featured in more EVs in US, Europe
General Motors’ Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicle will feature a front bumper system made with Hydro CIRCAL.
Century sees more Mt. Holly output in second half
Century Aluminum completed its Mt. Holly restart in Q2, but shipments remained nearly flat as added production moves into the second half.
Commerce expands aluminum container circumvention inquiry
Commerce opened circumvention inquiries into disposable aluminum container imports from Malaysia and Indonesia while earlier Vietnam and Thailand cases continue toward final determinations.
Novelis shipments decline, Bay Minette commissioning advances
Novelis reported lower third-party rolled product shipments, higher intersegment volumes and provided a more detailed Bay Minette startup timeline.