EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 1 MIN
America’s First Aluminum Plant in 50 Years… But Here’s the Truth
from The Zadzura Brief · host John P. Zadzura
Right now, a $4 billion aluminum smelter is being planned in Oklahoma — the first new plant in nearly 50 years.This single facility could produce up to 750,000 metric tons per year, nearly doubling current U.S. production.Sounds like a comeback story.But it’s not happening because everything is fine.It’s happening because the United States has become heavily dependent on imports, with domestic production sitting near historic lows.This isn’t just about aluminum.This is about supply chains, economic leverage, and the Financial Cold War unfolding in real time.Follow The Zadzura Brief for more.#USChina #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Economy #TradeWar #AmericanIndustry #Geopolitics #AIeconomy #Tariffs
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Right now, a $4 billion aluminum smelter is being planned in Oklahoma — the first new plant in nearly 50 years.This single facility could produce up to 750,000 metric tons per year, nearly doubling current U.S. production.Sounds like a comeback story.But it’s not happening because everything is fine.It’s happening because the United States has become heavily dependent on imports, with domestic production sitting near historic lows.This isn’t just about aluminum.This is about supply chains, economic leverage, and the Financial Cold War unfolding in real time.Follow The Zadzura Brief for more.#USChina #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Economy #TradeWar #AmericanIndustry #Geopolitics #AIeconomy #Tariffs
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