CBAM, tariffs & taxes: The good the bad and the ugly

If we look back at how aluminum trading worked in import and export five or 10 years ago, it was a whole lot easier and less costly than what we’re dealing with currently. Back then, trade was more about keeping the markets open and making sure the metal moved easily between countries. It wasn’t as complicated and costly as today’s tariffs, taxes, or new environmental rules, such as Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). These days, aluminum import and export trading are pretty messy, especially for the U.S.

The way it used to be: A much smoother ride