Trump’s Tariffs Send U.S. Aluminum Prices to Record Highs
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U.S. aluminum prices reached a record high of $4,816 per ton due to tightened domestic inventories and Trump's tariffs, nearly doubling from December 2023 lows.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 64% confidence.
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Aluminum prices in the U.S. climbed to new record highs on Monday as domestic inventories tightened sharply, driven by the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs designed to bolster and revitalize America’s industrial base. According to Bloomberg, the all-in U.S. aluminum price, combining the London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmark and the U.S. Midwest delivery premium, hit a record high of $4,816 per ton, nearly double the level from the December 2023 lows. The U.S. remains heavily dependent on foreign aluminum imports, lacking…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 12, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.