Ford Asks Trump for Aluminum Tariff Relief Amid Novelis Plant Fires Disrupt Supply

Ford has formally requested the Trump administration to ease aluminum tariffs following fires at Novelis's Oswego plant, which have severely impacted supply chains. The administration’s refusal to grant relief maintains high costs and inventory shortages for key models like the F-150. This ongoing dispute highlights broader tensions over trade policies and manufacturing resilience, with potential implications for industry prices and supply stability.