Kaiser Aluminium: US tariffs helping domestic aluminium demand

Published 24th October, 2025 by Pete Downham

As of June 2025, aluminium products face a 50% when being imported into the US.

American aluminium producer, Kaiser Aluminium, has reported that demand has “held up amazingly well” despite a year afflicted with import tariffs.

Speaking on Kaiser Aluminum’s Q3 conference call, CEO, Keith A. Harvey outlined that there is a “better demand” for its product range in the US, due to the heavier import fees on foreign aluminium products.

Harvey added that the foreign suppliers of aluminium products cannot reduce their prices quick enough to counter act this demand shift and premium.

As of June 2025, aluminium products face a 50% tariff when being imported into the US.

Looking to next year, Harvey said: “If we get a little bit of tailwind at the beginning of 2026, I expect really strong demand for GE products and I expect opportunities for additional price enhancements in our business.”

Pete Downham

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Pete Downham is a content assistant for Aluminium International Today, Steel Times International and Furnaces International. Downham is an NCTJ-accredited journalist, with an MA in Journalism from Kingston University. Since completing his studies, he has featured in an assortment of news and sport publications.