Tariffs Impact on Scrap Metal Industry
2025 Analysis: How trade policy changes are reshaping global scrap metal markets, pricing structures, and business strategies.
Steel TariffsSection 232Trade PolicyMarket Analysis
Key Insights from This Report
Steel Market Impact
Section 232 tariffs have increased domestic steel scrap prices by 15-20% above global markets, creating significant regional pricing disparities.
Supply Chain Shifts
Trade flows are being redirected as mills increase scrap utilization rates and invest in domestic processing capabilities.
Investment Opportunities
$18 billion in new domestic metal processing capacity announced, with recycling infrastructure seeing significant expansion.