Kaiser’s business units tell different stories in 1Q 2025
Kaiser Aluminum's first-quarter 2025 results reveal a company pulled in different directions, its' end sectors diverge in trajectory.
Tag: Automotive
Gears grinding: What tariffs mean for automakers and the metal behind them
“They need a little bit of time,” Trump said this week, referring to carmakers shifting their sourcing back to the U.S. “Because they’re going to make them here.”
Heavy week for a light metal
Russian-origin metal comprised around 88% of open tonnages available in the LME at the end of last month.
Are aluminum swaps in the auto industry just a shiny distraction?
Behind every aluminum part swap is a deeper question: is it about innovation or just staying one step ahead of trade rules and sourcing roadblocks?
The Value Trap: USMCA Compliance Paradoxes
Maybe it’s a thought exercise for a strategic sourcing manager or maybe it could be a very real supply chain hurdle.
Retaliation Day: The day tariffs hit back
Global trade partners hit back hard, targeting US aluminum, autos, and more.
Tariffs, tension, and treading water
Tariffs take center stage
New auto tariffs could reshape aluminum demand
This is bigger than just about cars. It’s a signal that trade policy is back on the table in a big way.
Trump holds off on 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs after day of threats and reversals
Section 232 tariffs are expected to go into effect March 12
February Month Round Up: Turbulence, tariffs, and trade shifts
February didn’t let the aluminum market rest. Between tariff battles, supply chain disruptions, and big shifts in domestic production, we’re seeing a major reshaping of the industry. The U.S. is tightening trade policies, global premiums are fluctuating, and key players are making moves that will define the next few months. Here’s a full breakdown of […]