International Monetary Fund sees risks in global growth prospects
Tariffs, immigration crackdowns and the loss of foreign aid are expected to drag down economies.
Tag: Tariffs
Plugging the leaks, Part 2: The tariff net extends to wheels, wires, and cans
The second installment examines how those same derivative tariff petitions have now moved downstream, encompassing aluminum-intensive finished goods like wheels, powders, and even filled food and beverage containers.
Plugging the leaks, Part 1: How aluminum trade groups are closing gaps in Section 232
The first installment explores how trade groups representing extruders and die casters are pressing to expand Section 232’s coverage.
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.
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?
Mt. Holly smelter secures power deal
Century Aluminum makes another step toward restarting idle capacity at Mt. Holly in South Carolina.
As Oswego outage continues, auto and beverage supply seek alternatives
Novelis has declared force majeure on automotive, beverage and container stock shipments.
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.
Public comments open on USMCA
Public comments are open on the USMCA to offer feedback on how the agreement is functioning.