Sanctions, tariff or ban? Aluminum traders brace for fresh chaos
News that the US may target Russian aluminum in retaliation for attacks in Ukraine is sending shivers through the global metals market.
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Explainer: Will market mayhem erupt if US bans Russian aluminum?
Global aluminum prices soared after news the Biden administration is considering an effective ban on Russian imports of the metal used in transport and construction.