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Rio Tinto is staying put, but may need new customers amid trade war: The company, a major player in an industry that collectively sends 80 per cent of its product to the United States, is bracing for short-term impacts of aluminum tariffs.

  • Published In: Business in Vancouver, 2025, n. 1844. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BENNETT, NELSON 3 of 3

Abstract

Rio Tinto, a major player in the aluminum industry, is facing short-term impacts of aluminum tariffs, with 80% of its product traditionally going to the United States. The company may need to find new customers outside the U.S., potentially redirecting trade flows to markets like Europe and Asia. Despite the tariffs, Rio Tinto has no plans to reduce production or investments in its BC Works operation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Business in Vancouver. 2025/03, Issue 1844, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0849-5017
  • Accession Number:183614474
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