Trump administration introduces full-value tariffs on aluminum-containing imports

The Trump administration has implemented changes to its steel and aluminum tariff framework that alter how duties are applied to imported manufactured goods, according to an April 2 presidential proclamation.

The move follows earlier reporting by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, which indicated the administration was weighing a shift away from assessing tariffs based only on the metal content of a product and toward applying duties to the full value of finished goods that contain steel and aluminum.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.