In the News: Lone Star Standard: Tariffs and the Dawn of America's Golden Age of Recycling

With the arrival of tariffs on imported aluminum, the reality is that America does not have domestic production sufficient to meet the raw material demands of multiple industries. However, this challenge presents a golden opportunity for Texas and the rest of the country to emerge as a leader in America’s recycling renaissance.

By embracing market-driven deposit recycling systems, the U.S. can strengthen domestic manufacturing, create new jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign materials—all while keeping the government out of the way.

According to the Aluminum Association, the U.S. lacks the necessary smelting capacity to meet its growing aluminum demand, importing nearly half of its supply. Similarly, about a quarter of steel used in the U.S. comes from foreign sources. The latest round of tariffs has increased aluminum import duties from 10% to 25%. While these tariffs aim to bolster American industry, they will also create supply chain bottlenecks, further exposing the urgency of maximizing our existing domestic resources.

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