Aluminum in the crosshairs
The impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs and the tightness in used beverage container scrap
Tag: Supply
Disjointed energy policy: The Stargate Project threat
On Jan. 21, the Trump administration announced The Stargate Project, a $100 billion investment to “building new AI infrastructure for OpenAI in the United States.” Eventually Stargate intends to inject $500 billion into the investment. Initial equity funders in Stargate are SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle and MGX. SoftBank and OpenAI are the lead partners for Stargate, […]
Alcoa beats earnings, warns tariffs could tighten aluminum market
As Alcoa looks ahead to 2025, the company is keeping a close watch on trade policies while focusing on growing its value-added aluminum products and securing its supply chain, despite global challenges. In the fourth quarter, aluminum production at the Alumar smelter in Brazil increased by 2%, reaching 571,000 metric tons as the facility continues […]
Trump's Playbook: Aluminum day-one, evening update
Trump wants to 25% import tariffs for Canada and Mexico. And to do it as soon as Feb 1.
Can trade ties survive tariffs?
On January 10th, a newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council was formed. It is meant to smooth over growing trade tensions, inspired by the tariff threat, but skepticism is already running high. A service center I spoke with dismissed the council outright, saying, “The bios are heavy on politicians, which means little will be accomplished.” It’s […]
Week In Review- The importance of aluminum to the global economy
This week showed just how important aluminum is to the U.S. and global economy. Talks about new Trump tariffs are focusing on protecting American manufacturers from unfair competition, especially from China, while building stronger partnerships with allies like Canada. The goal is to ramp up domestic production and recycling, invest in infrastructure, and secure affordable […]
The aluminum tariff dilemma
Are there other options for Canada then shipping aluminum to the U.S., should Trump implement additional tariffs on aluminum.
Domestic markets brace for mounting challenges
Declining recycling rates and tightening supply chains are amplifying concerns across the market.
Groups urge U.S. House to pass two recycling bills
The Recycling Infrastructure Accessibility Act and the Recycling Composting Accountability Act have both progressed through the Senate.
Crown qualifies first aluminum coils at Constellium plant
The aluminum coils, produced mainly from post-consumer scrap, are cleared to be used in Crown's beverage cans.