U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Effects on the Global Automotive Industry

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Effects on the Global Automotive Industry” features Lisa Reisman.  Ms. Reisman CEO of MetalMiner, which serves as the leading metal market price intelligence brand. The company has quickly become the PRA (price reporting agency) for a range of metal price points including: Grain oriented electrical steel, a full range of North American stainless steel prices, a complete range of eMobility and CleanTech battery indexes, tinplate and other less commonly used metals. The company’s platform, MetalMiner Insights, provides forecasts, analysis and solutions for global manufacturers for a full range of carbon steel, nonferrous metals, precious metals and minor metals.

In the 15-minute Audio Interview, Ms. Reisman discusses these questions:

• Can you give an overview of the new steel and aluminum tariffs and how they are different / similar to Section 232?
• Can you walk us through how this is likely going to impact the automotive industry in particular?
• It looks like Trump backpedaled on the Canada and Mexico tariffs. I’ve also heard that reciprocal tariffs might also be implemented. What does that look like, or rather what does that mean for the automotive industry?
• What are you recommending companies do in response to these tariffs?
• What is the long-game here with tariffs and how is it likely to change the automotive industry in the US?

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