baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:
Important context here is that one of the largest silicon metal plant in Iceland was closed this summer because of tariffs (current and upcoming) and being undercut by cheap Chinese metal.
The hope was that production could be restarted in a few months
It's actually likely that the EU's decision will wipe out the industry here in Iceland
https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2025-07-21-lokun-kisilversins-a-bakka-thad-mun-folk-fara-449147