The Aluminum Association

North American Aluminum Associations Call for Increased Import Monitoring

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The letter came ahead of a summit today in Mexico City highlighting the past and future of the North American aluminum trading relationship.

Key Points: 
  • The letter came ahead of a summit today in Mexico City highlighting the past and future of the North American aluminum trading relationship.
  • In 2022, our nations traded more than $47 billion worth of aluminum and aluminum products across the region,” the letter notes.
  • Increased Regional Aluminum Import Monitoring: Under the terms of the agreement removing Section 232 tariffs in favor of the USMCA, each country agreed to “establish an agreed-upon process for monitoring aluminum and steel trade between them.” In subsequent years, both the United States and Canada have stood up new or enhanced aluminum import monitoring programs, but Mexico has not.
  • In 2019, the aluminum associations of North America jointly supported the removal of Section 232 tariffs on aluminum imports within the region.

American Producers of Aluminum Extrusions File Trade Petitions to Combat Illegal and Unfair Dumping and Subsidies from 15 Countries, Wiley Rein LLP Reports

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The petitions demonstrate that aluminum extrusions producers in these countries are selling extrusions in the United States at less than fair value – dumped at rates up to 256% and distorting the U.S. market.

Key Points: 
  • The petitions demonstrate that aluminum extrusions producers in these countries are selling extrusions in the United States at less than fair value – dumped at rates up to 256% and distorting the U.S. market.
  • "For years, American extruders and workers have lost huge amounts of sales to unfairly traded, dumped and subsidized imports of aluminum extrusions," said Jeff Henderson, President of the Aluminum Extruders Council .
  • The petitions were filed concurrently with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).
  • "We urge Commerce and the USITC to thoroughly investigate these unfair trade practices and effectively apply the trade laws to dumped and subsidized aluminum extrusions from the 15 countries subject to the petitions."

International Aluminum Associations Release Action Plan Ahead of G7 Trade Ministers Meeting

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association released a joint briefing to Group of 7 (G7) trade ministers ahead of meetings in Osaka, Japan this October.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, VA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association released a joint briefing to Group of 7 (G7) trade ministers ahead of meetings in Osaka, Japan this October.
  • The global industry has shifted in recent decades to build new facilities in locations with access to renewable power and that trend must continue.
  • Governments should prioritize dedicated research and development (R&D) funding underpinned by international science & technology collaboration to scale-up these programs.
  • Material Efficiency: While around 75% of all aluminum ever produced remains in use globally today, there remain opportunities to increase aluminum recycling which is vital to a low carbon future.

Taber Extrusions Applauds Senator Cotton and Aluminum Extruders Council for Call to Reform Tariff Exclusion for American Extrusion Products

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Friday, June 9, 2023

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. aluminum extrusion leader Taber Extrusions voices their support of Senator Tom Cotton for initiating the effort to ask the Department of Commerce (DOC) for immediate attention in protecting the American aluminum industry against foreseeable pitfall. Other supporters of Cotton include The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), Senators Mitt Romney, Sherrod Brown, Debbie Stabenow, Rafael Warnock, Bob Casey, and Marco Rubio – who also signed the letter.

Key Points: 
  • RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. aluminum extrusion leader Taber Extrusions voices their support of Senator Tom Cotton for initiating the effort to ask the Department of Commerce (DOC) for immediate attention in protecting the American aluminum industry against foreseeable pitfall.
  • Other supporters of Cotton include The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), Senators Mitt Romney, Sherrod Brown, Debbie Stabenow, Rafael Warnock, Bob Casey, and Marco Rubio – who also signed the letter.
  • "The aluminum extrusion industry is a crucial player in a myriad of areas of our country's economy.
  • Taber Extrusions, alongside Senator Cotton and the AEC urges the DOC to revoke the GAE related to aluminum extrusions and revise the criteria upon which objections can be filed.

Domestic Aluminum Demand Down 3.5% in First Quarter Following Strong Demand in 2022

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Monday, June 5, 2023

This follows estimated 4.8% demand growth through the end of 2022 and comes during a period of significant investment by U.S. aluminum producers, fabricators and recyclers.

Key Points: 
  • This follows estimated 4.8% demand growth through the end of 2022 and comes during a period of significant investment by U.S. aluminum producers, fabricators and recyclers.
  • “The picture for the U.S. aluminum industry remains very strong,” said Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association.
  • Aluminum foil and electrical wire & cable saw increased year-over-year demand growth in the first quarter, 3.8% and 7.9%, respectively.
  • Imported aluminum and aluminum products into North America (US and Canada) have fallen by 24.2% year-over-year in the quarter after growing 26.8% in 2022.

New Survey of Automakers Confirms Aluminum Use Expected to Grow in New Electric Vehicles

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Monday, April 10, 2023

DETROIT, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers conducted by Ducker Carlisle concludes that as electric vehicles continue to enter the mass market, aluminum demand will grow through the end of the decade. The report, "2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook," released today by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • "The aluminum industry is committed to ensuring consumers experience the performance and environmental benefits of aluminum as more and more vehicles are designed with the metal in the years ahead.
  • Greater collaboration with automakers will bring to life this vision, set forth by the aluminum industry in its 10-year roadmap.
  • And as mega-casting and closed-loop recycling continue to advance, aluminum producers remain vital partners in helping automakers achieve aggressive carbon neutral targets."
  • By 2030, battery electric light-trucks are expected to average 644 pounds of aluminum content.

Aluminum Association Requests Ruling that Certain Imports from Korea are Circumventing Unfair Trade Orders on Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet from China

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

“We urge the Commerce Department to take action promptly to enforce our trade laws against efforts by a Chinese producer and its Korean affiliate to evade the unfair trade orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from China,” said Charles Johnson, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association.

Key Points: 
  • “We urge the Commerce Department to take action promptly to enforce our trade laws against efforts by a Chinese producer and its Korean affiliate to evade the unfair trade orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from China,” said Charles Johnson, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association.
  • The aluminum sheet at issue includes both unclad aluminum sheet, as well as multi-alloy, clad aluminum sheet.
  • In February 2019, the Commerce Department published antidumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) orders on imports of CAAS from China following an action by the Aluminum Association’s Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Trade Enforcement Working Group.
  • Since those orders were published, U.S. imports of aluminum sheet from China have declined substantially.

The Aluminum Association Commends $6 Billion Department of Energy Investment Supporting Decarbonization Innovation

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Energy’s $6 billion investment “to accelerate decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries.”

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, VA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Energy’s $6 billion investment “to accelerate decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries.”
    “The Aluminum Association applauds the Biden administration’s commitment to support additional decarbonization of aluminum and other energy-intensive manufacturing sectors.
  • The North American aluminum industry is already among the lowest emitting regions in the world.
  • Aluminum and aluminum products made here have significantly lower impact than similar products made in China, the Middle East and elsewhere.
  • And the next generation of low carbon smelting technology is being developed right here in North America.

North American Aluminum Demand Up 4.8% in 2022

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Monday, March 6, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report , the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 4.8% year-over-year demand growth for the aluminum industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, VA, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report , the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 4.8% year-over-year demand growth for the aluminum industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) in 2022.
  • While estimates show year-over-year growth, the report indicates a slowdown in demand for the second half of 2022.
  • Compared to December 2021, aluminum demand contracted 3.7% in December 2022 following a similar contraction in November.
  • The Aluminum Situation report is one of more than two-dozen ongoing industry statistical reports developed exclusively by the Aluminum Association through surveys of aluminum producers, fabricators and recyclers.

North American Aluminum Demand Up 6.3% Through Third Quarter of 2022

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

ARLINGTON, VA, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 6.3% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminum industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) through the third quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, VA, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 6.3% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminum industry in North America (U.S. and Canada) through the third quarter of 2022.
  • We are glad to see steady demand growth for North American aluminum, which is some of the cleanest aluminum in the world, said Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association.
  • Demand through Q3 2022 approached record demand levels for the industry last seen in 2018 and 2019.
  • Although demand for aluminum in Q3 2022 declined 2.1% from Q2 2022, the Q3 total of 7.0 billion pounds was an increase of 7.0% over Q3 last year.