If you keep an eye on secondary metals, you’ve probably heard the buzz coming out of Washington this week. We want to clear the air about what it means for us here at Research Alloys—and why we’re temporarily halting all purchases of tungsten carbide for the foreseeable future.

Tungsten carbide prices are on the rise. Like many recyclable materials, domestic supply, tariff uncertainty, a downturn in Chinese production, and manufacturer demands are driving up the market for this commodity. Read on to learn more about what’s going on with carbide.