The courts pause Trump tariffs…. more uncertainty
Has Section 232 survived the latest legal challenge?
Tag: Mexico
Mexico invests in port capacity despite U.S. tariff troubles
Mexico is moving ahead with plans to expand its Pacific port of Manzanillo despite some seemingly big headwinds.
Boxed out: U.S. tariffs upend supply chains
Container routes are collapsing, and tariffs are tightening, cross-Pacific trade is in flux, and aluminum exporters and North American Manufacturers are feeling it from both ends.
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.
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
Tariff turmoil: The ever-changing playbook
This week saw more tariff turmoil as the Trump Administration flip-flopped again. In case your scorecards are not up to date, here is the current situation as of Friday, March 7: January 21 Promised tariffs on Canada and Mexico February 1 Officially announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico February 3 Delayed Canada and Mexico tariffs […]
Week in Review: Tariff whiplash
This week was another rollercoaster in the aluminum and scrap industries, with tariffs once again front and center. The back-and-forth on trade policy has left buyers, producers, and traders scrambling to keep up with shifting enforcement timelines and new restrictions. Tariffs take effect, for now On March 4, the U.S. moved forward with a 25% […]
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 […]
The possible shift in U.S. aluminum imports
The 25% tariff on aluminum imports, implementing in Q1 2025, has completely shifted global trade flows. With country specific exemptions gone, Canada and Mexico are feeling the hit. With the playing field now level, the assumption was that the UAE and India would fill the gap, but now, Ukraine may be the wild card that […]
New U.S. tariffs on aluminum: A crackdown or just chaos?
The latest round of tariffs on aluminum and steel isn’t just about stopping direct imports, it’s about shutting down the backdoors that have let foreign metal, especially from China, slip into U.S. manufacturing through other countries. The new rules focus on where the metal was originally smelted and cast, not just where the final product […]