Policy Agenda

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 more efficient, buildings greener and packaging more recyclable. Decisions made by policymakers today have a profound impact on U.S. aluminum companies and their workers.

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.

Industry Priorities

The Aluminum Association advocates for common sense policies in the areas of Climate, Infrastructure, Recycling, Trade and Workforce. 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.

Climate

Lightweight, durable and infinitely recyclable, aluminum is a big part of the solution to global energy and climate challenges. The U.S. industry is continuously innovating to reduce energy use and carbon impact.

Infrastructure

Durable, corrosion resistant and sustainable, aluminum is a material tailor-made for 21^st century infrastructure projects. And building America means building with aluminum.

Recycling

Recycling is essential to the modern aluminum business. And making recycled aluminum is nearly 95% less energy intensive than making new aluminum.

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.

Workforce

U.S. aluminum works diligently to recruit and retain the diverse workforce of tomorrow—trained in both traditional and advanced manufacturing skills. The association also leads several programs to support worker health and safety.

The Aluminum Agenda

With strong 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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