The new math of Trump's auto tariffs
The purpose of the tapered tariff reduction is to allow time to readjust supply lines or onshore manufacturing to the U.S., a phaseout that incentivizes shifts in components production.
Tag: Import
When do the tariffs reach Mainstreet?
I don’t want to be the grandparent telling number one grandchild that Santa bailed out on Christmas this year and there won’t be any toys coming (from China).
Court of International Trade sets limits on extrusion duty appeals
The ruling might not be the last word – but it’s a signal on where future cases my land.
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?
Retaliation Day: The day tariffs hit back
Global trade partners hit back hard, targeting US aluminum, autos, and more.
March Market Wrap: The aluminum industry still trying to sort things out
Trump’s March 1 executive order stirred the pot, especially with talk of reciprocal tariffs and new Section 232 cases.
Tariffs, tension, and treading water
Tariffs take center stage
March check-in: Mixed signals, muted optimism, and a market watching Washington
If there’s a silver lining, it’s that nobody reported total collapse...yet.