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 practically 18%, Nucor jumped greater than 5%, Alcoa rose greater than 4% and U.S. Metal gained practically 5%.
“Any metal coming into america goes to have a 25% tariff,” Trump advised reporters on Air Drive One on Sunday. The president mentioned he will even slap 25% tariffs on aluminum imports.
The U.S. depends on imports for greater than 80% of its aluminum wants, based on a word from JPMorgan. Canada provides about 70% of uncooked aluminum to the U.S., based on the funding financial institution.
The aluminum tariff would add practically 30 cents per pound to costs, not together with transportation and different prices, based on JPMorgan. The financial institution expects home manufacturing of aluminum to extend on account of the tariffs.
“Though current stockpiles could present a short-term buffer, the medium-term outlook suggests a modestly bearish influence on aluminum costs, because of potential declines in U.S. demand and a potential improve in home provide,” JPMorgan analysts led by Dominic O’Kane advised purchasers.
