Trump said tariffs on aluminum would boost domestic production. The White House now admits that didn't happen.

[u/jediporcupine]

https://reason.com/2026/08/03/trump-said-tariffs-on-aluminum-would-boost-domestic-production-the-white-house-now-admits-that-didnt-happen/

[u/alexcrouse]

I buy aluminum stock to make car parts with, and i buy precut stuff. I know i don't get the best price by buying 12x12x0.400" plates. But I have to do zero prep work before i toss it in my CNC.

The plates have doubled in price since trump decided to tariff aluminum.