U.S. Smelters, Foundries to Add, Improve Capacity Amid Tariffs

June 25, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--As the downstream sectors of the U.S. Metals & Minerals Industry work their way through the complex effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported aluminum and other metals, which recently were raised from 25% to 50%, many players are pushing ahead with expansion and improvement projects at their key facilities. Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.5 billion worth of capital-spending projects at U.S.-based smelters, foundries and forges that are set to begin construction in the third quarter, the bulk of which is attributed to grassroot projects. Element 25 Limited is among the leading investors in the smelting sector for the near term, largely due to a single project in Louisiana. Other companies featured: Century Aluminum Company, ATI Incorporated, Alupress AG and Metal Technologies Incorporated