In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote about a world where the powerful often acted without consequence through his depiction of Tom and Daisy Buchanan: “They were careless people, Tom and Daisy — they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
It’s a useful reminder in today’s context as we consider the implications of new or changing tariffs and how these decisions can affect global supply chains.
Policy changes at the highest levels are often made without full visibility of the impact on the ground. For manufacturers and suppliers working across borders, particularly in high-performance sectors like aerospace—these changes can introduce complexity, uncertainty, and cost.
At IMET Alloys, we take a pragmatic view
We know that external factors like tariffs may shift over time, but we also know that reacting with panic is rarely productive. Our focus is on remaining stable, reliable, and responsive to our customers and supply chains that depend on us.
As a business working across the aerospace manufacturing supply chain, managing, processing and delivering critical titanium and superalloy secondary raw materials, we are conditioned to manage complexity, reducing our customers commodity exposures, and delivering transparency. Our customers rely on us to ensure continuity, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
Here’s how we maintain stability through change
We focus on what we can control
We can’t control political decisions—but we can control how we operate. We prioritise performance, communication, and the quality of our service to help customers maintain momentum, regardless of external changes.
We’re built for flexibility
Our international footprint—spanning the UK, US, France, and the Czech Republic—gives us options. It allows us to adjust material flows, manage risk, and continue delivering value in a shifting trade environment.
We invest in strong relationships
Our partnerships are built on trust, and in times of uncertainty, that trust becomes even more important. We stay close to our suppliers and customers, working together to plan, adapt, and solve problems before they arise.
We don’t lose sight of the bigger picture
While tariffs may impact day-to-day logistics, they don’t change our long-term purpose. We remain committed to advancing a circular economy for critical materials and helping our customers improve sustainability and supply security.
We keep our approach measured
In uncertain times, staying calm and informed matters. We monitor developments carefully, and ensure our decisions are based on facts and long-term value.
The decisions that shape international trade may be out of our hands—but their impact isn’t. We understand how changes like tariffs can affect our customers, and we’re ready to respond.
In The Great Gatsby, the consequences of poor decisions were often left to others to deal with, but at IMET, we take responsibility by staying focused, acting decisively and supporting our customers – no matter how the landscape changes.
