YEAR OF THE TARIFF: Trump's metals tariffs spur investment, but policy uncertainty limits impact

The 50% tariff that the US imposed on steel and aluminum imports in June 2025 has scrambled trade flows, driven up prices and inspired some new investment. This is part two of a three-part series examining the effects one year later. The Trump administration’s imposition of a 50% tariff on imports of aluminum and steel has helped build momentum in the US for metals projects, but industry expertsThe 50% tariff that the US imposed on steel and aluminum imports in June 2025 has scrambled trade flows, driven up prices and inspired some new investment. This is part two of a three-part series examining the effects one year later. The Trump administration’s imposition of a 50% tariff on imports of aluminum and steel has helped build momentum in the US for metals projects, but industry expertsRead More