How US Aluminum Markets Have Changed after Section 232 Tariffs

It’s been more than two months since President Trump imposed a 10.0% tariff on US aluminum imports. In this series, we’ll see how the US aluminum markets have changed since the Section 232 tariffs. Alcoa (AA) announced the permanent closure of one of the four curtailed potlines at its Wenatchee smelter. However, Alcoa’s Warrick smelter is expected to come online this year.