Category: Trade Policy and Tariffs

Century Aluminum's shipments declined in Q3'25, but stronger lagged prices and tariffs position the company for a near-term earnings recovery.

The Millersburg site will add a production facility to Ball’s Pacific Northwest portfolio, just over a year after the company shuttered its can manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington.

Higher aluminum prices and delivery premiums lifted Novelis' revenue, but shipment softness and elevated conversion costs left North American earnings sharply lower.

The company cited, among other things, scrap purchases, tariff mitigations and the ramp-up of its plant in Switzerland.

Imports through the 10 largest U.S. ports fell 6.6% year over year in September. This is the beginning of a trend that container freight experts say will persist into 2026.

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.

Tariffs, immigration crackdowns and the loss of foreign aid are expected to drag down economies.

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.

Ever since it launched its One Belt One Road campaign in 2013, China has been relentless in building markets overseas.

A loophole in Section 232 could allow unethical people to game the system.