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.”

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.

Update: Trump says tariffs on inbound steel, aluminum on the way

In an Air Force One conversation with reporters, Trump says any steel coming into the U.S. is going to have a 25 percent tariff. He signed the proclamations Feb. 10, with the tariffs to begin March 12.

Stainless production on upward trajectory

Worldstainless says melt shops globally boosted output by more than 5 percent in the first three quarters of 2024 compared with the year before.

ExxonMobil collaboration adds recycled content to flying disc toys

The company worked with recycling solutions provider Der Grüne Punkt and injection molding machine manufacturer Haitian on the project.

Updated: Tariffs paused on Canada, Mexico

Aluminum industry representatives discussed the potential impacts of tariffs at the S&P Aluminum Symposium; industry associations weighed in following further information from the Trump administration.

A waiting game

After a volatile first half of 2024, copper prices have been drifting sideways, awaiting developments in United States-China trade relations.

Gränges reports sales, income growth in 2024

Recycled-content aluminum producer also boosted its use of recycled material last year by 19 percent compared with 2023.

Off to an uncertain start

Uncertainty fueled by the possibility of potential tariffs and trade wars continues to affect nonferrous metal flows, values, consumption and demand.

Looming tariffs leave questions

Mexican steel imports could be subjected to a 25 percent tariff in Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president.

Secondary copper output appears stable for 2024

For the second year in a row, global production of secondary copper should surpass 4.5 million metric tons, according to the International Copper Study Group.