The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve "economic independence." While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.

The United States is taking steps to strengthen its critical mineral supply. This move focuses on boosting domestic production, improving supply chains, and addressing regulatory challenges. These efforts aim to enhance economic growth and reinforce national security.

US aluminium tariffs have far-reaching effects on prices across key industries, from construction and automotive to aerospace. These changes shape costs and influence business operations nationwide.

Falling alumina prices, geopolitics and a volatile aluminium market will be the hot topics during the Fastmarkets’ annual Bauxite & Alumina Conference, taking place in Miami, Florida on April 2-4.

During the extended consultation, Fastmarkets received comprehensive and wide-ranging feedback from a broad cross-section of the P1020A value chain.The majority of the market feedback received during the consultation was in support of Proposal 1, with most participants preferring its simpler, more coherent mechanism of reflecting CBAM costs than Proposal 2. Proposal 1: Reporters may apply expert […]

The consultation was carried out between January 8, 2025, and March 14, 2025. During the extensive consultation, Fastmarkets received comprehensive and wide-ranging feedback from a broad cross-section of the PFA value chain. The majority of the market feedback received during the consultation supported Proposal 1, with most market participants preferring its simpler, more coherent mechanism for […]

The consultation was carried out between December 12, 2024, and February 28, 2025. During the extensive consultation, Fastmarkets received comprehensive and wide-ranging feedback from a broad cross-section of the aluminium billet value chain. Proposal 1 was favored the most by market participants in the consultation, because of its simpler, more coherent mechanism for reflecting CBAM costs […]

Fastmarkets has corrected its MB-AL-0292 Aluminium ingot ADC 12 spot (MJP), cfr Japan, $/tonne price assessment, which was published incorrectly on Wednesday March 26 due to a typographical error. The price was initially published as $2,450-2,480 per tonne. This has since been corrected to $2,400-2,480 per tonne. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect […]

The European Commission is considering delaying a first set of countermeasures to US tariffs on aluminium and steel until mid-April, EU trade chief Maroš Šefcovic said on Thursday, March 20. The measures, announced on March 12, cover a wide range of agricultural and industrial goods including potentially some wood products, pulp, paper and board. The […]

This article examines trends in CIF aluminium scrap prices and import volumes across Southeast Asia, offering insights into critical market dynamics. It highlights both challenges and opportunities in the aluminium trade to support stakeholders in making strategic decisions.