President Donald Trump

Dong-A Special Metals Co., Ltd. closely monitors international trade developments. Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to investigate copper imports. This move signals that copper may become the next major target in a potential U.S. tariff war, following earlier actions on steel and aluminum.


The Tariff War’s Expansion and Global Impact

The investigation falls under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the U.S. president to impose urgent tariffs if imports threaten national security. During his first term, President Trump launched several investigations involving metals like steel, aluminum, titanium sponge, and vanadium. These measures disrupted global trade and supply chains, causing long-lasting effects.

Now, with copper under scrutiny, industries must prepare for further supply shocks. This disruption is especially significant for companies reliant on Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs. Economists describe this as a “second supply chain shock,” echoing past disruptions from the 2018–2020 tariff conflicts.


Recycling Rare Metals for a Circular Economy

Amid these challenges, industries are shifting toward circular economy practices. Recycled materials are gaining importance in supporting carbon-neutral policies. At Dong-A Special Metals, we are pioneering rare metal recycling using dry processing methods. We’ve developed advanced recycling technologies for titanium, nickel, zirconium, iridium, palladium, and niobium.

We’ve localized titanium production, from scrap to ingot, through innovative methods. Our titanium sponges are produced by reducing titanium tetrachloride with magnesium or sodium in high-temperature reactors. These sponges achieve 99.8% purity with low impurity levels. They are ideal for aircraft parts, medical implants, and other high-performance components.


Dong-A’s Global Supply and Strategic Perspective

Dong-A Special Metals supplies these rare materials to domestic and overseas steelmakers and leading research institutes. Our efforts support the production of high-strength steel and strategic metals vital to national infrastructure.

Amid geopolitical uncertainty, trade policies like Trump’s tariffs reflect broader resource control and supply chain weaponization. With tensions rising between China and Vietnam, rare earths and strategic metals are now central to economic security. Companies must respond strategically, not just tactically.

Dong-A Special Metals continues to lead in rare metal recycling, supporting both economic sustainability and national resilience. We invite the industry’s support in expanding awareness and adoption of recycled alloy materials.



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