US Aluminum Premiums May Need to Rise to Offset 25% Tariff, Analyst Says

Published: Mar 6, 2025 20:51

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Michael Widmer, an analyst at Bank of America, stated that US aluminum premiums might need to rise to around 47¢/lb (approximately $1,036/mt) to fully offset the 25% tariff. This cost would almost entirely be borne by US consumers.

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