electricity costs

Century Aluminum's proposed smelter in Oklahoma depends on securing long-term electricity agreements rather than tariff protection, according to industry advocates. This highlights how energy costs, not trade policy, remain the primary barrier to aluminum production competitiveness in the US.

Ferroglobe South Africa warned it may halt operations at all facilities due to escalating electricity prices unless it receives reduced electricity tariffs. This threatens the supply of silicon metal and ferroalloys, which are critical materials for steel production and semiconductor manufacturing.