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How aluminum tariffs will impact the U.S. economy

Aluminum is widely used in defense, transportation, energy systems. Aluminum production typically occurs in China, Russia, India and Canada. In March 2025, the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on all aluminum entering the United States. Companies including Alcoa, Ford, Coca-Cola and Lockheed Martin could face higher input costs. Bringing key industrial processes like smelting back to the U.S. may take time due to high demand for the electricity required to process the metal.

Aluminum is widely used in defense, transportation, energy systems. Aluminum production typically occurs in China, Russia, India and Canada. In March 2025, the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on all aluminum entering the United States.

Companies including Alcoa, Ford, Coca-Cola and Lockheed Martin could face higher input costs. Bringing key industrial processes like smelting back to the U.S.

may take time due to high demand for the electricity required to process the metal..