Aluminum market Q&A: Unpacking the chaos

The aluminum market is facing a wave of uncertainty following the latest Section 232 tariffs, leaving many in the industry asking the same key questions. From why the Midwest premium isn’t reacting as expected to how these tariffs will impact Canada, value-added products, and scrap flows, there’s plenty to unpack.

Import
Midwest premium
Policies
Recycle
Secondary
Tariffs

To cut through the noise, we’ve put together a Q&A on the biggest issues shaping the aluminum market right now along with our take on what’s driving these shifts and what could come next.

Greg Wittbecker

Veteran aluminum executive Greg brings over 40 years of leadership experience from Alcoa, Cargill, and CRU. He offers rare depth in commercial strategy, policy analysis, and industry evolution, with expertise spanning the trading floor to the boardroom. You can reach Greg at Greg.Wittbecker@crugroup.com or 865-621-4564.