The future of recycled aluminum: U.S. securing metals and the auto industry’s shift
Recycled aluminum isn’t a possible alternative resource, it’s now at the heart of the metal's economy.
Market: Policy & Regulation
LME Week topics: China's big move and the changing aluminum market
The sustainability push is real, but it comes with a price.
Week in Review: Strike averted, job growth, September metrics and more
Recycled metals highlights as we close out the week.
Navigating tough markets ahead
Poor pricing of steel, scrap and other materials weigh on the trading psyche.
Declines in imports, shifting scrap map and other takeaways from IIMA
IIMA found that both European and U.S. manufacturing activity and oil consumption declined in 2023.
Aboud: North America must coordinate to handle unfair imports
The USMCA partners have recently started to align their trade actions more closely but there are some inconsistencies between the countries.
Week in Review: Uncertainty ahead for scrap, supply chain disruptions and more
A look at the news highlights as you close out your week.
Fed's move to slash interest rates is poised to boost scrap
Net growth in job creation correlates to increased steel consumption, and of course, more scrap demand, as recycled metals serve as the primary feedstock for steel production.
The China tariff revisions and their implications
So, what might work to change the behavior of China? If negotiation would work, unilateral elimination of the Section 301 tariffs would not be a good first step.
Leibowitz: North America tackles Chinese imports, but the future remains unclear
North America is not quite speaking with one voice about China, but the cooperation is evident.