Imposing restrictions on Russian aluminum were long postponed because of the importance of the metal in connection to a significant number of products, ranging from automobiles to smart telephones, the report said.
The Biden administration is considering several options how to proceed, including increasing tariffs and sanctioning Russia's primary aluminum producer - United Company Rusal International PJSC, the report said.
Talks among administration officials about sanctioning Russian aluminum have been ongoing for weeks, the report added.