What’s next for Canada trade talks and the Midwest premium?
Trump’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with Canada has crushed expectations of any relief for Canadian producers or the U.S. Midwest P1020 premium.
Category: Supply Chain Dynamics
Hydro's Q3 results show stable output but volatile margins
The results show Hydro holding its operational footing even as profitability becomes harder to predict as margins swing sharply year over year, and even quarter to quarter.
ADI confident automakers will stick with aluminum despite disruptions
A fire at a Novelis aluminum mill in September shook up domestic supply for automakers
Ford confirms Novelis Oswego hot mill restart expected by early December
Ford executives said the automaker expects aluminum supplier Novelis to restart its fire-damaged Oswego, NY hot mill by late November or early December.
International Monetary Fund sees risks in global growth prospects
Tariffs, immigration crackdowns and the loss of foreign aid are expected to drag down economies.
Logan and Novelis awarded over $3 million for rail upgrades
The state of Kentucky has awarded more than $3 million in rail-infrastructure grants to Logan Aluminum and Novelis, strengthening the integrated Berea-Russellville supply chain.
Aluminum Association calls for UBC export ban
The Aluminum Association is urging the U.S. government to ban exports of used beverage container (UBC) scrap to keep high-quality recycled aluminum within North America and strengthen domestic supply for manufacturers.
China trade data: Pivoting away from U.S. dependency
Ever since it launched its One Belt One Road campaign in 2013, China has been relentless in building markets overseas.
EGA-Spectro launches Phase 2 at Rosemount, expanding secondary billet capacity
EGA-Spectro Alloys has begun the second phase of its Rosemount, Minnesota expansion, adding a second wave of billet-casting capacity to the facility that began producing billets earlier this year.
Fake semis return to the market
A loophole in Section 232 could allow unethical people to game the system.