China trade data: Pivoting away from U.S. dependency
Ever since it launched its One Belt One Road campaign in 2013, China has been relentless in building markets overseas.
Tag: Export
Fake semis return to the market
A loophole in Section 232 could allow unethical people to game the system.
Examining export bans on UBC and mills in China
China is on a steep learning curve to appreciate the advantage of using recycled metals in its downstream fabrication plants.
What an agricultural bail out could mean for aluminum
Could a proposed bail-out of farms hurt by tariffs present an opportunity to change how the government chooses to support steel and aluminum?
Value-added products update: Initial 2026 premiums offers
As billet upcharges mount, scrap spreads stay wide, and talk of an export ban rattles recyclers, the aluminum industry heads into 2026 facing some of the toughest cost and supply negotiations yet.
Macro-economic overview: The latest from the OECD
Broadly speaking, the OECD is more positive on growth than what one might have thought.
Report: Aluminum demand down in H1
The year-over-year decline was partly due to the significant drop in exports, however demand fell in all market segments, with the exception of foil, according to the Aluminum Association.
AMU's monthly roundup: Midwest premiums, tariffs, and lots of scrap news
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
AMU's webinar on scrap export bans is now available
It's not too late to catch up on what potential scrap export bans could mean for the market.
Join AMU for a webinar about looming scrap export bans
Join AMU experts Greg Wittbecker and Nicholas Bell on Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. ET as they explore the potential impact of looming scrap export restrictions.