Trade Wars

Trade Wars and Circular Strategies: Turning Tariff Risks into Recycling Opportunities

Dong-A Specialty Metals has previously reported on how steel and aluminum tariffs in the U.S. are increasing price volatility for non-ferrous metals. The Trump administration’s trade policies have disrupted global supply chains, but they also open new doors for innovation in sustainability.

As the U.S. considers additional tariffs on Chinese goods, and with potential retaliation from China, the global trade environment remains tense. Tariffs may weaken ties with key partners such as Canada, Mexico, and China, leading to increased production costs. U.S. manufacturers in the automotive, semiconductor, and aerospace industries are particularly at risk.

However, protecting certain industries—like domestic aluminum—requires more than just tariffs. Real industrial revitalization depends on infrastructure investment, clean energy development, and green production technologies.


The Circular Economy: A Global Solution for Resource Efficiency

In today’s economy, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. That’s why Dong-A Specialty Metals is working to create value from sustainable materials while protecting the environment.

A promising solution to resource depletion and pollution is the circular economy. This model emphasizes efficient resource use, waste reduction, and material recycling to ensure long product lifecycles.

Governments and industries worldwide are moving toward circular systems:

  • California is promoting recycling legislation to minimize landfill waste.

  • Apple recovers rare metals from discarded iPhones.

  • Japan develops functional chemical materials for efficient reuse.

  • China promotes recycling-focused industrial policy.

  • South Korea is pushing its K-Circular Economy Strategy to support 2050 carbon neutrality.


At the industry level, eco-friendly products and recycled materials are gaining attention. Dong-A Specialty Metals is pioneering rare metal recycling for materials like titanium, nickel, zirconium, iridium, palladium, and niobium—critical to decarbonization efforts.

These rare metals, especially titanium and nickel-based superalloys, produce high carbon emissions during manufacturing. We believe “green steel” should start with recycled inputs, not just electric-powered processes.


Leading Rare Metal Recycling in Korea

Dong-A Specialty Metals continues to recycle alloy materials for steel and supplies both domestic and global partners. We lead in rare metal recycling and call for more support and awareness from the steel industry.

With rising demand for sustainable supply chains, we invite companies interested in recycling solutions to contact us. Together, we can advance Korea’s rare metal recycling ecosystem and build a cleaner industrial future.



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