U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition Applauds One Year of President Trump’s Landmark 50% Aluminum Tariff WASHINGTON, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (USAEC) applauds the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s 50% Section 232 aluminum tariff. By imposing this tariff, President Trump took strong action…
USMCA renewal: American manufacturing is a nonnegotiable Washington Examinerby Jason Chaffetz While the ceasefire holds in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz is back open. The disruption caused by its prolonged closure and the increased cost of critical goods have made the importance of domestic manufacturing more clear than…
The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition Commends President Trump’s Recent Executive Order Regarding Aluminum Tariff WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (USAEC) commended President Trump’s Executive Order regarding his 50% aluminum tariff, which closes a major valuation loophole underlying its enforcement. Importers…
Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor: Mexico’s Tariff Advantage Was Years in the Making This commentary is by Jason Weber, President of the Aluminum Extruders Council Wall Street JournalJanuary 20, 2026 Regarding the December 26 article,“The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico:” In…
Commentary: Aluminum imports threaten Trump’s efforts to rebuild domestic supply chains This commentary is by former White House Chief of Staff and Member of Congress Mark Meadows Washington Examiner December 2, 2025 As President Donald Trump declared in recent days, “If we don’t have tariffs,…
The Philadelphia Inquirer: Aluminum wars: U.S. factory owners seek ‘political’ route to higher import taxes under Trump Aluminum plant owners and others hope the Trump administration will reverse a recent refusal to boost tariffs by the International Trade Commission By Joseph N. DiStefano November 30, 2024…
Press Release: Statement about the Negative Vote by the International Trade Commission WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following statement was issued by the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (USAEC) and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW)…
U.S. Rep. Norcross tours Western Aluminum Extrusions in New Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross (D-New Jersey) visited Western Aluminum Extrusions plant in Pennsauken, New Jersey this week to express his support for a trade case aimed at countering unfairly traded aluminum extrusion imports, brought by the…
Commerce Department Issues Final Determinations in Trade Cases on Aluminum Extrusions from 14 Countries. Antidumping and Subsidy Duties of 1.44% up to More Than 376% Imposed on Imports of Aluminum Extrusions
After bankruptcy and a shutdown, a modest revival by new operators is underway in parts of the former 55-acre Aluminum Shapes complex in Pennsauken, where 3,000 workers once labored making vehicle and construction parts. Shapes, founded in 1954 and earlier located in Northeast Philly, initially…
The Philadelphia Inquirer: These South Jersey metal makers say unfair imports slow sales, hiring. Would more tariffs help? Metal plants are seeking even tariff protection against cheap imports from China and its many trading partners.
Pennsylvania is justifiably proud of its manufacturing roots. But thousands of its skilled workers have lost or might soon lose their jobs because China, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries are dumping their products into the U.S. at unjustifiably low prices.
Minnesota Extruder Alexandria Industries Supports Trade Case to Save Jobs Alexandria Industries of west central Minnesota started making aluminum boat parts for Lund and typewriter parts for IBM in the 1960s. Today, the aluminum extruder makes products used every day
During a visit to Custom Aluminum Products here this morning, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) expressed support for a trade case seeking to offset unfairly traded aluminum-extrusion imports brought by the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition.
Arizona’s manufacturing companies are facing a serious challenge—an onslaught of unfairly traded aluminum imports that threaten American jobs. As president of MI Metals, an aluminum extruder in Prescott Valley, I see firsthand the resilience and ingenuity of U.S. industry. But it is impossible to compete…
Efforts by China and other countries to undercut American industries are pervasive and well known. They have a new target right here in Georgia: manufacturers who specialize in making extruded aluminum.
Pennsylvania Aluminum Extrusion Workers Suffer from Unfair Trade Pennsylvania is justifiably proud of its manufacturing roots. But many of its skilled workers in the aluminum extrusion industry have lost or might soon lose their jobs because countries including China, Mexico, Vietnam
Ohio aluminum extruders say they are being undercut by foreign countries, ask Biden for tariffs on imports The coalition petitioning for relief includes Extrudex in North Jackson, Ohio, and Pennex Aluminum in Leetonia, Ohio. WFMJ.com News weather sports for Youngstown-Warren Ohio
The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition is disappointed by the Mexican Government’s announcement that it will increase tariffs on its imports of aluminum ingots, billets, and extrusions without also revoking its various duty exemption programs. Because these various Mexican duty exemption programs were not also revoked,…
Linkedin Icon_mail Contact Us China Steals Aluminum Jobs From Michigan RealClearPolitics By Nicholas Noecker & Terry Sheehan China has been working to undercut American companies for years – from tech to commodities. Now it’s targeting U.S. firms including companies here in Michigan that make a…
Aluminum Extrusions in Arizona, Georgia Depend on Washington, D.C. Brook Massey of MI Metals is worried about becoming his customers’ backup plan rather than their first stop. The reason: A torrent of unfairly traded aluminum extrusions from China and elsewhere is
Aluminum Extruders in Michigan Face Unfair Trade from Abroad Michigan is home to some of America’s most iconic manufacturers, starting with its long history in the auto industry. Aluminum extruders – whose products are in cars and many other everyday items
America’s economy continues to spur demand for consumer goods and manufactured products needed to rebuild roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. The nation has a historic opportunity to harness this growth to boost the middle class and build an economy for all. But only rigorous enforcement…
Defending the Nation: Crucial Role of Aluminum Extrusions in the National Security Aluminum extrusions often go unnoticed but play a vital role in ensuring the strength and readiness of America’s armed forces. Aluminum extrusions are lightweight yet strong and do not
Unfair Trade Threatens Illinois’ Custom Aluminum Products Custom Aluminum Products of South Elgin and Genoa, Ill., proudly shapes aluminum and its communities. CEO Steve Dillett has worked at the aluminum extruder for 40 years. During his tenure, the company has grown
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