Foreign media reported that the German aluminum industry has expressed serious concerns about the far-reaching impact of the recent US tariffs on aluminum. Despite the hefty tariffs imposed by the US on primary aluminum and aluminum-intensive products, aluminum scrap remains exempt. Industry leaders warned that US buyers are exploiting this tariff loophole, aggressively purchasing aluminum scrap, leading to supply deficits and significant price increases in the European market. This situation has raised concerns that the uncontrolled export of metal scrap could destabilize supply chains, leaving domestic manufacturers facing shortages of raw materials. Industry experts warned that this imbalance could undermine the competitiveness of the European aluminum industry, especially in addressing global trade pressures and sustainability challenges. The use of secondary aluminum is increasing globally, and the demand for post-consumer (scrap) aluminum products is expected to grow further in the US and European markets in the coming years. The demand for secondary aluminum in developing countries is also on the rise, with large enterprises investing in the construction of recycling facilities.