US Plans 200% Tariff on Russian Aluminum

The video discusses the US administration's consideration of imposing a 200% tariff on Russian aluminum, which would effectively ban it due to high costs. The US imports about 10% of its aluminum from Russia. The decision has been under deliberation for months, with concerns about market reactions similar to those in 2018 when sanctions were placed on Oleg Deripaska, a major stakeholder in RUSAL. The administration aims to avoid past market chaos while addressing current geopolitical tensions.

Who reported on the deliberations of the US administration regarding the tariff?

What might be a reason for the current administration to consider the tariff on Russian aluminum?