US-Canada trade conflict widens as Canada hits US aluminium imports with 50% tariffs
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including aluminium and steel products, take effect as Washington intensifies pressure on Canadian industry. Canada is escalating its trade confrontation with the United States, imposing tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US imports worth CAD 27.6 billion (USD...
ASI certifies Bocar Group against Performance Standard 3.1 with Provisional Status
Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A....
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It’s all about the American aluminium industry in 2025 as it should have been!
The American aluminium industry is standing at a decisive moment. In 2025, producers, policymakers, and end-users are all wrestling with a dual reality, wherein on one hand, tariffs, energy volatility, and demand slowdowns are weighing heavily; on the other, a push for green metals and recycling is...
US expands 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum to more derivative products
The Trump administration announced on August 15 that it will broaden the scope of its 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, extending the duties to hundreds of steel and aluminum derivative products with the metal content starting from August 18. According to a Federal Register notice,...
LME aluminium offer price drops to $2,586.5/t as US tariff expansion and rising inventories drag prices
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices fell on August 18 as expanded US import tariffs and rising inventories pressured the market. The LME aluminium cash bid price was USD 2,586 per tonne on August 18, down from USD 2,599 per tonne on August 15 , while the cash offer price stood at USD...
Ford’s $2B EV investment & 5% revenue boost sparks hope for downstream aluminium amidst market turmoil
In a situation where companies like Novelis are facing the brunt of business closures and job cuts, US-headquartered Ford Motor is hitting the reset button on its EV strategy with a bold new plan, creating hope for the downstream aluminium industry in the region. The automaker has unveiled a USD 2...
Hydro to cut 750 white-collar jobs: Cost control or structural overhaul?
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant, has announced plans to lay off about 750 white-collar employees. Just two months after signalling a temporary hiring freeze without specifying the affected business areas, the company has escalated the measure into targeted job cuts....
Recycling – the United States’ fastest route to aluminium self-reliance amid tariff and energy crisis
What could be a viable solution for the United States to meet its current aluminium demand when the country is suffering from a domestic primary aluminium production shortage and high import costs due to a 50 per cent tariff on the metal? Recycling it is ! Rightfully, Trond Olaf Christophersen,...
US aluminium scrap: will growing recovery and imports be enough?
The US aluminium market is navigating a period of shifting dynamics, as scrap recovery rates, rising import volumes, and longer-term supply considerations converge to influence its trajectory. In the first four months of 2025, the US recovered 1.222 million tonnes of aluminium from scrap up 2.7 per...
AriZona’s 33-year price legacy at risk – thanks to Trump’s 50% aluminium tariff
With global trade conflicts heating up and political alliances in flux, US companies are facing a new economic reality of soaring tariffs on imported aluminium. The 50 per cent tariff, rolled out on June 4, 2025, was intended to shield domestic producers as tensions escalated between Western...
Aluminium pays the price, copper gets a pass – here’s solving the US tariff puzzle
The Trump administration’s latest tariff move has left a glaring question: why has aluminium been slapped with a punishing 50 per cent duty, while copper sails into US ports untaxed? At first glance, both metals are strategic, energy-intensive to produce, and integral to manufacturing. Yet...
Trump aluminium tariffs shake the industry — how are SMEs surviving the storm?
The Trump administration’s aluminium tariffs starting at 25 per cent in March 2025 and doubling to 50 per cent by June have reshaped global aluminium trade, rattling supply chains and upending industry dynamics. Major players like Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Rusal, Chalco, and Hindalco Industries have...
PCs and Smartphones prone to being hit hardest: Vietnam and India step into the spotlight to battle the tariff quake
No one in the global tech supply chain has a clear read on where US tariffs will finally land, but one truth is already cementing, that the deepest fault line will be between Washington and Beijing. The biggest casualties? Companies welded to China’s tightly integrated technology manufacturing...
50% tariff on aluminium imports: A catalyst for Century Aluminum’s big comeback
Century Aluminum Company, a global primary aluminium producer, has announced plans to resume over 50,000 tonnes of idled production at its smelter in Mt. Holly, South Carolina. The investment of approximately USD 50 million is expected to create more than 100 jobs. The facility will be operating at...
Century Aluminum Q2 profit falls on one-off costs; Tariffs and capacity restart to support Q3
Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ: CENX) reported a Q2 2025 net loss of USD 4.6 million (USD 0.05 per share), reversing a USD 29.7 million profit in Q1 and down from USD 20.2 million in Q2 2024. The swing was driven by USD 35 million in one-off costs, including derivative losses, an Iceland inventory...
Ball Corporation launches USD 750M senior notes offering to strengthen liquidity
Ball Corporation, a global aluminium packaging firm headquartered in Colorado, announced a public offering of USD 750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2033 (the "Notes") on August 7. It is currently trading at USD 52.55. The company updated, “The exact amount, terms and timing...
50% tariff it is! India-Russia ties over oil, aluminium, and mining irk US — what’s next: payback or patch-up?
The protectionist tariff strategy once touted by US President Donald Trump to revitalise domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be yielding the opposite effect - at least in early 2025. Industry indicators point to a clear downturn, with aluminium demand and production trending downward...
Molson Coors Q2 result: Profit squeeze looms as tariffs bite and demand dips
The sharp hike in aluminium tariffs under the Trump administration, from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, has significantly disrupted the aluminium industry and its dependent sectors, directly impacting corporate earnings. The beverage industry, in particular, has felt the strain. Molson Coors, which...
Hydro Circal encourages recycled furniture production in the US
Who says aluminium is used only for machinery and factories? Now it’s also finding its way to furniture- literally! Norwegian brand Vestre is making it possible by turning recycled aluminium into sustainable and eco-friendly furniture. Vestre, a Norway-based furniture maker, would be using the...
Caribe Cooler taps into the booming RTD market in US with 12 oz aluminium cans
During 2024 and 2025, the US alcoholic beverage market experienced dynamic shifts, marked by rising demand for premium spirits, flavoured beers, and the sustained popularity of ready-to-drink (RTD) options, especially among younger, health-conscious consumers. Tapping into these trends, Caribe...
