US primary aluminium production edges up 0.6% Y-o-Y in Q1 2026
US primary aluminium production reached 167,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, slightly above a year earlier but 1.2 per cent below the previous quarter. US primary aluminium production remained broadly stable at the start of 2026, with output edging higher from a year earlier even as it slipped slightly from...
US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 1
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 1 After decades during which the very concept was taboo and the reality swept under the rug, the US has now rediscovered industrial policy. But this rediscovery remains incomplete, as too much of it is...
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US tightens rules to prevent tariff evasion on aluminium & steel via Mexico
The US government has introduced new regulations aimed at companies from China and other nations using Mexico as a conduit to avoid tariffs on aluminium and steel shipments. Under the new rules, these firms must demonstrate the origin of their products if they wish to circumvent border taxes. About...
Overview of the United States’ Q1 2024 aluminium imports: Strong trade agreement with Canada directing the trend
According to the United States Geological Survey, the United States imported 1.36 million tonnes of aluminium (including scrap) through the first quarter of 2024 ended March 31. That reflected an annual increase of 6.25 per cent from 1.28 million tonnes. In the individual month of 2024, the United...
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. secures ownership of US-based Drosrite International
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech firm known for its innovative plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and mitigate environmental pollutants, has announced the acquisition of full ownership of Drosrite International, a private company based in the United...
Alfiniti elevates American ideals with aluminium flagpoles
Steve James, Managing Director of Alfiniti, Inc., oversees the manufacturing of nearly a million aluminium flagpoles annually. When reflecting on these flagpoles' significant role, he said, "A pile of flagpoles headed for shipment isn't exactly what you'd call exciting. They're just a bunch of...
Molten aluminium spill closes I-165 northbound at Fairview Drive overpass in Daviess County
A major incident has closed both northbound and southbound lanes of I-165 at the Fairview Drive overpass. According to the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency, a semi-truck lost its load of molten aluminium, spilling the hazardous material across the northbound lanes. Daviess County is a...
American Beverage boosts recycling efforts in Atlanta with $25,000 grant to Live Thrive
American Beverage announced a generous $25,000 grant to Atlanta-based nonprofit Live Thrive in an effort to enhance recycling capabilities . This is not just a grant, it's a game-changer. This funding is earmarked for new equipment at Live Thrive's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in...
US aluminium scrap trade demonstrates steady growth trend with 2% rise in Q1 exports and 6% hike in imports
The US aluminum scrap market has kicked off 2024 with a significant momentum of 2.06 per cent rise in exports and 6.04 per cent rise in imports during the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a broader economic trend and strategic shifts in trade policies. The first quarter of the year has seen a...
US targets additional Chinese companies for trade sanctions, including one aluminium firm
The United States has expanded its list of companies barred from importing goods into the country due to alleged involvement in forced labour practices associated with the Uygur population in China, as reported by the South China Morning Post. According to a notice published online by the US...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports upswing in Q1 2024; Canada tops supplier list despite lower export volume
The latest data revealed by the US Geological Survey indicates a sequential increase in the United States’ aluminium crude metals and alloys imports during the first quarter of 2024. On an annual basis, the imports also recorded an upswing, showed the USGS data. In Q1 2024, the United States...
China increasingly indulges in aluminium scrap imports from the US, representing a 39.5% growth Y-o-Y
The year-end statistics of 2023, as reported by the United States Census Bureau and the US Geological Survey, revealed a significant strategic shift in the non-ferrous scrap export market, particularly aluminium, with a notable increase in buyers from China. Through 2023, the United States exported...
US primary aluminium production grows in March 2024 but fails to offset Q1 decline
The United States' domestic primary aluminium production in March 2024 recorded a month-on-month increase after two back-to-back months of decline in January and February. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the United States' primary aluminium production in March was 12.31 per cent less than...
US initiates anti-dumping and countervailing probes on disposable aluminium tableware from China
On May 16, 2024, the Aluminum Container Manufacturers Association, an American applicant, applied with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission. The application was filed to initiate an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation into disposable aluminium tableware...
Q1 2024: United States alumina imports decline by volume at 21.45%, reflecting ailing demand
The United States alumina imports in the first quarter of 2024 ended March 31, edged down 12.69 per cent annually and saw a more intense decline of 21.45 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis. The downfall in alumina imports indicates reduced demand for primary aluminium production in the United...
Novelis seeks $945 million in US IPO by offering 45 million shares for $18-21 each
Novelis Inc., an American industrial aluminium company and an independent subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, reportedly aims to raise $945 million in a US IPO by selling 45 million shares for $18-21 each. This IPO may even generate $1.08 billion of capital for Novelis if the green shoe...
IMR Metal joins KBM online marketplace to increase availability of aluminium powder in NA
Austria's IMR Metal Powder Technologies and US-based KBM Advanced Materials have joined forces to sell and distribute IMR's aluminium metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM). Through KBM's unique metal powder marketplace and extensive distribution network in North America (NA), IMR's...
US crude and dried bauxite imports improve 8.4% Y-o-Y during Q1 2024 amid persistent sequential decline
According to the latest data revealed by the US Geological Survey, the United States crude and dried bauxite imports in the first quarter of 2024 demonstrated a sequential decline, marking the third consecutive quarter of downfall since the third quarter of 2023. However, on an annual basis, the...
Tesla urges suppliers to make car parts out of China and Taiwan amidst escalating tensions
In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, securing robust and reliable supply chains has become paramount, especially amidst rising geopolitical tensions. Tesla, the pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) innovation, is proactively addressing these concerns by reshaping its supply chain strategies. As...
US tariff strategy on Chinese imports may inspire similar measures worldwide, CareEdge reports
In a bold move to protect domestic industries, the United States recently imposed substantial tariffs on a wide range of imports from China. This decisive action has sent ripples through the global trade landscape, prompting other nations to consider similar protective measures. CareEdge Ratings, a...
