Recently, the new tariff policy implemented by the United States on aluminum products has sparked widespread attention and concerns in the European aluminum industry. This policy imposes high tariffs on primary aluminum and aluminum intensive products, but surprisingly, scrap aluminum (aluminum waste) is excluded from the taxation scope, and this loophole is gradually revealing its profound impact on the European aluminum supply chain.

According to foreign media reports, American buyers are actively taking advantage of this tariff policy loophole to purchase scrap aluminum at high prices. Due to the surge in demand, the price of scrap aluminum has also skyrocketed, leading to increasingly severe supply shortages in Germany and the entire European market. This phenomenon not only disrupts the supply-demand balance of the aluminum waste market, but also poses unprecedented challenges to the overall operation of the European aluminum industry.

Industry experts point out that the uncontrolled export of metal waste is disrupting the stability of Europe’s supply chain. As an important raw material in the aluminum production process, the shortage of scrap aluminum will directly lead to a shortage of raw material supply for domestic manufacturers. This not only increases production costs, but may also affect production progress and product delivery, thereby damaging the competitiveness of the entire industry.

More seriously, the supply shortage caused by the duty-free policy for scrap aluminum has also raised concerns about a wider sell-off in the European aluminum market. If the supply shortage continues to intensify, it may trigger a further decline in aluminum prices, thereby causing a greater impact on the entire industry. This concern has spread in the European aluminum industry, and many companies are seeking measures to mitigate potential risks.

Faced with this severe situation, the German aluminum industry calls on relevant governments and industry organizations to strengthen cooperation and jointly address this challenge. They suggest strengthening international cooperation mechanisms and cracking down on speculative activities that exploit tariff loopholes to maintain the stability and healthy development of the global aluminum market. At the same time, it also calls on domestic manufacturers to strengthen the recycling and utilization of scrap aluminum, improve resource utilization efficiency, and reduce dependence on external markets.

In addition, the European aluminum industry is actively exploring other solutions to alleviate the pressure caused by supply shortages. Some companies have begun to strengthen cooperation with other countries and regions, seeking new channels for supplying scrap aluminum; Other enterprises improve the recycling rate and product quality of waste aluminum through technological innovation and process improvement.