Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's proclamation that issues 25% across-the-board aluminum tariffs:

“Aluminum for America” Policy Brief Recommends Action on Trade, Recycling, Energy and More

25% Tariffs on Select Aluminum Products Will Support Regional Investment, Clean Aluminum Production

Report Underscores China’s Unfair Advantages from State Ownership, Industrial Subsidies

Plan Addresses Potential Tariff Evasion, Transshipment of Aluminum Through Mexico

Improved Trade Monitoring and Targeted Enforcement Still Needed to Combat Unfairly Traded Metal

President Biden’s Call for Enhanced Section 301 Tariffs Consistent with Aluminum Association Position

Committee would help formalize collaboration between North American industries, governments

Summit in Mexico City Also Emphasizes Tariff-Free Trade, Strengthened Trade Enforcement