Final Thoughts
July 10, 2025
Written by Nicholas Bell
The import-reliant U.S. aluminum market recalibrated fast in the second quarter, which saw 25% tariffs taking effect in mid-March and doubling at the beginning of June.
The shipment was part of an offtake agreement between private investment group Heeney Capital, Mercuria Energy Group and the Venezuelan government.
Stellantis’ Etobicoke Casting Plant faces uncertain production commitments and potential operational disruption as Unifor prepares strike authorization votes.
Commercial vehicle orders have surged in 2026, but policy-driven timing may be making the market look stronger than current production and supplier sales.
The Midwest premium could slip if Canada reroutes primary back to the US. But the balance in supply would still be coming from other countries, likely the Persian Gulf.
Canada and the EU. Russian sanctions. China talks.
