Contributor: Gabriella Vagnini

With new tariffs hitting hard, FTZs could be the pressure valve for downstream buyers who know how to play the game.

It is a clear sign that risk has re-entered the conversation, and buyers are already having to adjust. Again.

May moved the market. Are you ready for June?

ReMA's Spotlight on Aluminum highlighted a litany of pressure points shaping the industry, with a particular emphasis on the aluminum scrap frontier.

Memorial Day gives us a moment to reflect on the materials and industries that have supported American strength.

The partnership could reshape how recycled aluminum is processed and delivered to customers across the United States.

Week in Review: May 8, 2025

The new trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom (UK) is being called historic, and for good reason. It gives American producers better access to UK markets and puts a hard quota on British car exports. But for metals and recycling, the bigger story may be the creation of what officials are calling a new union for steel and aluminum.

With tariffs back on the table, aluminum companies are feeling the squeeze. While most attention has focused on cost hikes and policy shifts, some critical tools are still in play. Foreign trade zones (FTZ) and in-bond warehousing may not offer the same levers they once did, but they still give companies a way to manage risk, improve flexibility, and stay competitive - especially if you're handling LME-grade primary aluminum or shifting toward recycled inputs.

CRU just took a red pen to its global economic forecast and they didn’t hold back. They’re calling this the biggest monthly downgrade since the pandemic, and tariffs are at the center of it.