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How Trump’s aluminium and copper tariffs could drive up prices for US consumers

by admin January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025
How Trump’s aluminium and copper tariffs could drive up  prices for US consumers

Analysts and industry participants said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on US copper and aluminium imports would lead to higher costs for American consumers, according to a Reuters report. 

This is due to domestic production not meeting demand and the time it would take to revitalize the industry.

During a speech to Republican lawmakers on Monday, Trump stated that he would impose tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper to encourage producers to manufacture these metals in the US. 

These metals are essential for producing US military hardware.

Ewa Manthey, commodities strategist at ING Group, said:

There is very little detail on exactly what will be covered. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the US has a net import reliance of 13%, 44% and 46% for iron & steel, aluminium and copper, respectively.

During his campaign, Donald Trump secured the US presidency in November by promising to alleviate the financial burden on consumers who were still grappling with the effects of a significant inflation surge that occurred during the first half of his predecessor Joe Biden’s term. 

This pledge resonated with a large portion of the electorate who were feeling the pinch of rising costs.

However, policy analysts and economists quoted by Reuters said Trump’s proposed plan to impose tariffs on imported goods, another cornerstone of his campaign promises and a policy he believes will revitalise the American manufacturing sector, could inadvertently undermine his commitment to lowering prices for consumers. 

Trump’s tariffs to increase costs

The tariffs, they argue, would likely lead to increased costs for imported goods, which could then be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. 

This potential conflict between two key campaign promises highlights the complexities and potential trade-offs inherent in economic policymaking.

While the tariffs may achieve the goal of bolstering domestic manufacturing by making foreign goods more expensive and thus less competitive, they could also trigger retaliatory tariffs from other countries, potentially sparking a trade war. 

This could further disrupt global supply chains and contribute to price increases.

Additionally, the tariffs could raise production costs for businesses that rely on imported components, potentially leading to job losses and further economic instability.

Closure of smelters

The closure of US aluminium and copper smelters has created a challenging situation for the domestic industry, analyst Daniel Morgan at Sydney investment bank Barrenjoey, was quoted by Reuters. 

Reopening these facilities would necessitate significant investment in new infrastructure, as well as the negotiation of new power contracts. 

These are complex and time-consuming processes, which would likely delay any potential restart of operations. 

Additionally, other factors, such as market conditions and regulatory requirements, would also need to be considered before any decision to reopen could be made.

The US is the largest export destination for Indian aluminum. An executive at India’s top mining lobby group expects India’s government to convince Trump not to impose any tariffs on the metal, Reuters said.

BK Bhatia, additional secretary general at the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries told Reuters:

If Trump imposes tariffs, it will have an adverse impact particularly on aluminium because Europe is already on path to impose a carbon tax and the UK might do it too.

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