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Steady Progress on All Fronts

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On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final determinations that producers from 14 countries (China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam) have sold dumped and subsidized aluminum extrusions into the United States.  Read the full announcement HERE.  Overall rates vary depending on the producer and country of origin.  The list of specific rates by country and producer can be found on the International Trade Administrations website HERE.  This is another milestone in the trade remedy process.  The final International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing occurred on October 1, 2024, in Washington D.C. and the final determination from the ITC is expected at the beginning of November 2024.

The 232 Tariff Exclusion Request results continue to come to the benefit of AEC Members.  To date, AEC Members have logged Objections to 399 different Exclusion Requests.  So far, 193 (38.5MM Lbs.) have been denied and only 3 (882K Lbs.) requests have been granted.  Currently, there are 203 (68.1MM Lbs.) Exclusion Requests open, which AEC Members have objected to.  This is truly a testament to AEC Members working together to address this important issue.

If you attended the Management Conference, you heard or directly participated in the discussion regarding the new 14-Country case and the requirement for membership to continue to work together to protect the domestic industry.  Just as we came together after the China I case, the same will be true with the 14-Country case.  Thank you to all who are active and continue to support these efforts!


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