Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. Preparing for Massive Demand Influx Amid 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Without Exceptions or Exemptions

Company Provides 100% Domestically-Sourced Steel, Aluminum, Copper, and Zorba to Steel Mills
Greenwave's Customers Include Nucor, Sims Metal Management, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Georgia-Pacific
Prices for Domestic Scrap Metal have Surged in February and are Expected to Go Higher

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) ("Greenwave" or the "Company"), today announced it is preparing for significant demand increases for its 100% domestically-sourced scrap metal products, including steel, aluminum, copper, and zorba. Prices for domestic scrap metal have surged in February 2025 and are expected to go higher.

Greenwave Provides 100% Domestically-Sourced Steel, Aluminum, Copper, and Zorba to Steel Mills.

25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Without Exceptions or Exclusions
"Our nation requires steel and aluminum to be made in America, not in foreign lands… Protecting our steel and aluminum industries is a must.

And today, I'm simplifying our tariffs and steel and aluminum so that everyone can understand exactly what it means. It's 25 percent without exceptions or exemptions. And that's all countries, no matter where it comes from, all countries.

If made in the United States, however, United States of America, there is no tariff. It's zero. So, if it's made in the United States, there is no tariff. All you have to do is make it in the United States." – President Trump, February 10, 2025

Prices for Domestic Scrap Metal have Surged in February and are Expected to Go Higher

$GWAV Recent Highlights:

President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports with "without exceptions or exemptions" on February 10, 2025
Raised revenue guidance to $47-50 million for FY 2025
Market value of current inventories are estimated to have exceeded $6 million
A fleet of 50+ trucks allows Greenwave to capitalize on market opportunities and swiftly fulfill customer orders during supply chain disruptions
Acquired the real estate for seven of its core facilities, reducing the Company's annual rent expenses by approximately $1.7 million
Secured numerous government, municipal, and infrastructure contracts providing a reliable supply of scrap metal and driving revenue growth
Completed a multi-year capex cycle in which it invested over $20 million in equipment and infrastructure to facilitate rapid expansion
Accelerated the nationwide expansion of its AI-powered scrap car buying platform, Scrap App, and commenced operations in several key markets
Greenwave insiders made significant purchases of the Company's common stock at approximately $0.66/share in December 2024

$GWAV Positioned to Win Big on Metal Tariffs

As one of the Mid-Atlantic's dominant suppliers of mill-ready shred and other recycled metals, Greenwave anticipates surging demand and expanding profit margins throughout fiscal year 2025. With the U.S. steel and metals industry shifting toward domestic sourcing, Greenwave's strategic position in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio places it at the epicenter of these game-changing industry dynamics.

About Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc.

Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) operates 13 metal recycling facilities supplying leading steel mills and industrial partners with 100% domestically-sourced metals. Headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, Greenwave plays a critical role in infrastructure projects and U.S. national security, with operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. For more information, visit www.GWAV.com.

For detailed financials and updates, visit www.GWAV.com.

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