A water tower on the U.S. Metal Corp. Edgar Thomson Works metal mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 4, 2024.
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Metal and aluminum shares surged Monday after President Donald Trump mentioned he’ll impose 25% duties on all imports of the metals into the U.S.
Cleveland-Cliffs rallied almost 18%, Nucor jumped greater than 5%, Alcoa rose greater than 4% and U.S. Metal gained almost 5%.
“Any metal coming into the US goes to have a 25% tariff,” Trump informed reporters on Air Drive One on Sunday. The president mentioned he may even slap 25% tariffs on aluminum imports.
The U.S. depends on imports for greater than 80% of its aluminum wants, in accordance with a notice from JPMorgan. Canada provides about 70% of uncooked aluminum to the U.S., in accordance with the funding financial institution.
The aluminum tariff would add almost 30 cents per pound to costs, not together with transportation and different prices, in accordance with JPMorgan. The financial institution expects home manufacturing of aluminum to extend because of the tariffs.
“Though current stockpiles might present a short-term buffer, the medium-term outlook suggests a modestly bearish influence on aluminum costs, as a consequence of potential declines in U.S. demand and a potential enhance in home provide,” JPMorgan analysts led by Dominic O’Kane informed purchasers.
