Tariffs, tension, and treading water
Tariffs take center stage
Category: Recycled Metals
March check-in: Mixed signals, muted optimism, and a market watching Washington
If there’s a silver lining, it’s that nobody reported total collapse...yet.
Trump declares trade emergency, hits imports with new tariffs - What it means for aluminum
Trump's trade emergency isn't just policy, it's a warning shot to every supply chain relying on foreign goods.
The United Arab Emirates’ Emirates Global Aluminum US smelter project
Solving the power problem may be in EGA’s wheelhouse.
New auto tariffs could reshape aluminum demand
This is bigger than just about cars. It’s a signal that trade policy is back on the table in a big way.
Aluminum market Q&A: Unpacking the chaos
Cutting through the noise. Breaking down the big questions trending in aluminum today.
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 […]
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 […]
Week in review: Aluminum's next battleground
This week was a wake-up call, tariffs are expanding, supply chains are shifting, and pricing pressure is building. The market isn’t moving in a straight line, and companies that aren’t paying attention now will feel it later. Here’s this week’s key takeaways: Industry shifts: Openings and Closures What to watch next: