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<p>Policies for a Strong Aluminum Industry</p>

Policies for a Strong Aluminum Industry

The U.S. aluminum industry is an essential element of our nation’s manufacturing base, generating hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs while driving innovation by making vehicles safer, buildings more efficient and packaging easier to reclaim. Decisions made by policymakers today have a profound impact on U.S. aluminum companies and their workers.

Industry Priorities

The Aluminum Association advocates for common sense policies in the areas of Recycling, Trade, Critical Materials and Investment. In total, U.S. aluminum supports hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs and tens of billions in economic impact. The industry also helps drive a more sustainable future — with more fuel-efficient vehicles, green buildings and infinitely recyclable packaging. 

Working with policymakers, we can ensure that the U.S. aluminum industry remains a cornerstone of American manufacturing for decades to come. 
Critical Minerals

Critical Minerals

Aluminum is one of only 11 mineral commodities included on every government critical materials list. The Department of Defense recognizes aluminum as essential to the military industrial base; the Department of Energy recognizes aluminum as critical to the U.S. energy supply chain; and the United States Geological Service recognizes aluminum for its integration into the nation’s technology and economy.

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Investment

Investment

Investing in American aluminum creates jobs and opportunities for innovative new products. But more importantly, it ensures that the domestic industry is self-sufficient – or can rely on friends and allies – to make the products that Americans rely upon. The aluminum industry needs investment and a pro-growth tax policy to meet our economic and national security demands.

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Recycling

Recycling

The U.S. aluminum industry has invested more than $10 billion into domestic capacity over the last decade - creating jobs, increasing economic circularity and helping meet increased aluminum demand. However, as these investments begin to come online, the industry needs a reliable supply of input material.

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Trade

Trade

The U.S. aluminum industry is part of a highly competitive global commodity marketplace. To compete on a fair and level playing field, the industry relies on a rules-based trading system and robust trade enforcement. Smart trade policy is essential to the future of U.S. aluminum.

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Working in partnership with our members, the Aluminum Association is committed to telling the industry's story and sharing our policy priorities in an effort to ensure a bright future for this vital part of the U.S. manufacturing base.

Take a moment to read Aluminum for America: A Presidential Policy Brief, a new framework laying out strategic policy priorities for the Trump administration and 119th Congress, here.

The Aluminum Agenda

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With steady demand, ongoing capital investment and job growth, now is the time for policymakers to act to support the U.S. aluminum industry in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Learn more about the Aluminum Agenda for a sustainable domestic aluminum industry.

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