Global Trade
February 17, 2026
Written by Kristen DiLandro
The US House of Representatives voted on a resolution on Feb. 11, to disapprove of President Trump’s national emergency declaration that led to the imposition of tariffs on Canada.
Six Republicans joined US House Democrats in a 219-211 vote to end import taxes on Canadian goods. They sent the bill to the Senate for a vote.
EGA has restarted 631 of Al Taweelah’s 1,262 reduction cells and still expects the smelter to return to full production in Q1 2027.
Recycler forward views shifted toward undersupply in October even as Midwest Premium and UBC expectations moved lower.
Aluminum sheet lead times rose modestly in October, while broader supply indicators remained largely stable after September’s shift.
Alcoa expects two other unnamed sites to follow the Massena East sale.
A Luxembourg court withdrew an order blocking a potential sale of Ardagh Metal Packaging, allowing Ardagh Holdings to resume preparations.
