aluminum
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After the U.S. announced its tariffs on imported steel and aluminum last year, exporters “dramatically dropped” the value of those metals to lower the amount of tariffs that would be charged on them.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Those costs have gone up over the past year, due to higher U.S. tariffs on imported aluminum and rising global prices for the metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The administration’s 50% tariffs still apply to imported products made entirely of the metals, such as steel coils and aluminum sheet.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
About one-fifth of the imported aluminum in the U.S. comes from the Gulf countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Burl and Lenny brought aluminum lawn chairs in from the yard for us and nearly knocked each other over trying to sit next to Jackie.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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