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Canada and China, two of the largest aluminum suppliers to the U.S., are positioned prominently in the ongoing trade discourse. Ominous warnings hint at a potential trade war that threatens well-established partnerships, particularly with Canada, which has been a reliable provider of primary aluminum.
As U.S. tariffs escalate, the price of domestic aluminum has surged, evidencing the strain on industries reliant on this critical material. Suppliers like Alcoa, vital for numerous sectors, are at the intersection of increased costs and potential supply disruptions.