Century Aluminum praises Donald Trump administration steps to re-impose effect of 232 tariff program

The American President Donald Trump on 6^th August’20 declared the re-impose of Section 232 aluminium tariffs on Canada to stop an unusual surge of imports from Canada.  Over the past twelve months, Canada’s imports of unalloyed primary aluminium to the United States have increased by over 95%.

Michael Bless, President and CEO, Century Aluminum Company, praised the President’s action: “President Trump’s action demonstrates this administration’s continued dedication to restoring the U.S. aluminium industry and American jobs.  As policymakers focus on shoring up our manufacturing base and enhancing supply chain resiliency, the President’s leadership helps to secure continued domestic production of this vital strategic material and level the playing field for thousands of American aluminium workers.”

Century Aluminum is the biggest producer of primary aluminium in the United States.  The Company’s Hawesville, Ky. smelter is the last U.S. smelter capable of producing high purity aluminium necessary for defence and military applications. 

Mr Bless added: “The Section 232 program has been instrumental in driving the resurgence of aluminium production in this country. I am privileged, on behalf of our employees and the communities they support, to thank President Trump for his strong leadership and for supporting American workers.”