Seeing as they’re getting targeted right now and are first on trump’s chopping block…

I mean, it’s not like we buy lumps of steel but… I dunno, I figure I’d turn it to the wisdom of the crowds. I know steel/aluminum are mostly input products but there have to be finished products from friendly countries/Canada which use steel and aluminum and thus support our industry, albeit indirectly, right?

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    There is no concern about aluminum. Canadian aluminum is top quality and in demand. Most USA buyers already signed contracts during the last Trump term that they would continue to buy at their contracted prices and volumes while eating any tariff rates themselves. It has been stated repeatedly that there are buyers around the world lined up waiting to take on any production capacity that is abandoned by existing buyers.

    Steel is a bit more of an issue but there is still significant domestic steel consumption especially if we decide to kick off some infrastructure projects. And Europe will be looking for steel as they tool up to rebuild their army.