We appreciate the participation of everyone who attended the recent Aluminum Summit. This event welcomed over 350 attendees. Given the comprehensive program, it is appropriate to summarize the trade-related presentations and discussions. Robert DeFrancesco of Wiley Rein LLP provided an in-depth analysis of the current trade and tariff environment and its implications for the industry. His contributions during both the Focus and General Sessions offered valuable insights that are pertinent to all members. The antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on Chinese aluminum extrusions are still very much in play. Right now, AD rates range from 32.79% to 86.01%, and CVD rates from 7.37% to 216.61%. The 14-country case is still under appeal, and there are several legal challenges in motion. Robert reminded us how important it is to defend the scope of these orders. Recent rulings confirmed that door thresholds and heat sink man...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has led the U.S. aluminum extrusion industry in achieving level competition by winning tariff protection that offsets unfair trade practices of extruders/importers of aluminum profiles produced in China. Our efforts have been of enormous value to domestic extruders and suppliers. Conservatively, an estimated 800 million pounds per year of extrusions are being produced in the U. S. that would have otherwise been lost to China.