July 18, 2025 03:00 PM GMT metal&ROCK | Europe Cu and Al: Tracking Tariffs & Trade Flows With US aluminium tariffs in place and copper to come shortly, we look at how US trade flows are evolving. US copper scrap exports continue, while aluminium scrap imports are rising, and imports of refined metal for both metals are slowing down. Questions on tariff exemptions remain. Key Takeaways Aluminium: US primary imports are down 15% from 2024 levels in April and May, with Canadian volumes taking most of the hit a ...