Contributor: Gabriella Vagnini

Trump’s March 1 executive order stirred the pot, especially with talk of reciprocal tariffs and new Section 232 cases.

If there’s a silver lining, it’s that nobody reported total collapse...yet.

Inside the CBP system behind aluminum tariff enforcement and the logistical nightmare it could soon become.

Trump's trade emergency isn't just policy, it's a warning shot to every supply chain relying on foreign goods.

From new auto tariffs to billion-dollar smelter bets, the U.S. aluminum market is being pulled in every direction.

This is bigger than just about cars. It’s a signal that trade policy is back on the table in a big way.

Does it feel like we're still in a holding pattern? Or is there finally direction?

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 […]

This week was another rollercoaster in the aluminum and scrap industries, with tariffs once again front and center. The back-and-forth on trade policy has left buyers, producers, and traders scrambling to keep up with shifting enforcement timelines and new restrictions. Tariffs take effect, for now On March 4, the U.S. moved forward with a 25% […]

Tariffs and trade Aluminum market Supply chain and raw materials Industry and policy U.S.- Ukraine confrontation and Russia looming in the background Earnings and corporate updates What’s Next?