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US plastic scrap imports reached record high in 2024
According to an ICIS report, PET imports rose 23 percent over the previous year.
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Cleveland-Cliffs loses $700M in 2024
CEO cites sluggish domestic auto sector for lack of demand for American steel.
Commentary: The right deal for America and US aluminum
The Aluminum Association supports strengthened Section 232 tariffs on aluminum but says, “We must maintain tariff-free access to aluminum from Canada.”
Commentary: Increasing aluminum recycling can decrease aluminum imports
Recovering more aluminum for recycling reduces the United States' need to import tariffed aluminum.
US economic indicators show signs of wavering
Metal service center shipments, automotive production and architectural billings all start the year on a downward note.
Call2Recycle Canada reports battery recycling increase in 2024
The organization says it collected and recycled more than 6.8 million kilograms of batteries last year, with year-over-year increases in most provinces.
US ferrous scrap, DRI consumption rise in 2024
U.S. Geological Survey also calculates an 88 percent steel appliance recycling rate for last year and a 71 percent rate for rebar scrap.
Scrap not included in US steel, aluminum tariffs
The Recycled Materials Association says the full executive orders on the tariffs do not identify ferrous or aluminum scrap as being included.
Smurfit Westrock highlights ‘strong’ results 6 months postmerger
The company posts $7.5 billion in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024; emphasizes “value over volume” approach.
Winter supply hiccups spur ferrous price boost
Prices are up but volumes are declining as winter weather whips through the United States.
Steel groups back tariffs; Aluminum Association urges exemptions
Two American steelmakers’ organizations have spoken in favor of import tariffs, while the Aluminum Association points to insufficient domestic smelting capacity.
