Rio Tinto says Quebec smelter expansion on track for Q1
The smelter is expected to be fully ramped up by end of the year, the mining company said.
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Edward Meir's Week in Review for AMU: Jan. 18, 2026
From the physical side, as prices for key commodities soar, demand retrenchment – if not outright destruction – materializes. We see this sign most clearly in the Chinese physical markets, which have turned extremely quiet of late in light of the steep price run-ups. That’s particularly the case in copper, nickel, and aluminum.
Midwest premiums: Falling Canadian imports are telling
The US has seen a drastic decline in imports from Canada.
Aluminum Association outlines USMCA plan to stem unfair imports
The organization is urging the US government to use the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to stop unfairly subsidized Chinese aluminum from entering the market.
US trailer group pursues duty investigation on trailers and components
The outcome of the investigation by the DOC and ITC would shape the competitive landscape and the structure of the US trailer supply chain for years to come.
Scrap musings: Looking for arbitrage opportunities
This piece examines how U.S. and EU tariff structures are encouraging new forms of arbitrage and potential circumvention.
What’s next for Canada trade talks and the Midwest premium?
Trump’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with Canada has crushed expectations of any relief for Canadian producers or the U.S. Midwest P1020 premium.
The Northwest Passage: Bargaining chip for Canada and Section 232?
More liberal access to the Northwest Passage could play into trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.
Public comments open on USMCA
Public comments are open on the USMCA to offer feedback on how the agreement is functioning.
Midwest and European premiums favoring Canadian producers
Rising Midwest and European premiums are giving Canadian aluminum producers a rare boost, restoring pricing power just ahead of key 2026 negotiations.