Trump’s aluminum tariffs unintentionally sparking green recycling boom

July 24, 2025 by Projesh Kar

Key Points

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminum imports are spurring growth in recycling as consumers try to avoid additional costs from duties.
Recycling the metal consumes just 5% of the energy it takes to produce the same amount of primary aluminum through a smelter, making it more environmentally friendly.
The strong dynamic could change trade flows, making the U.S. — which largely exports its scrap metal — an importer.

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