US Aluminum Industry testifies on final phase of aluminium foil imports investigation

The Final USITC hearing on antidumping and countervailing duty investigations by the U.S. International Trade Commission on aluminium foil imports from China took place on Thursday February 8. Aluminum Association President and CEO Heidi Brock, along with other industry leaders, testified during the hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission.

“The relief we seek will help ensure that the U.S. aluminium foil industry can compete fairly in the U.S. market,” Brock said in her testimony.

She insisted that the Aluminum Association is committed to fight unfair trade practices and maintain a level playing field in international market. She urged the U.S. government to enforce its trade rules to help US companies to innovate, invest and grow with confidence.

In March of 2017, The Aluminum Association’s Trade Enforcement Working Group filed petitions requesting the initiation of anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations against the import of aluminium foil products from China.

The U.S. aluminium foil producers generate around $6.8 billion revenue – and support more than 20,000 direct, indirect and induced American jobs.  Further, the industry contributes around 1 per cent of U.S. GDP. The aluminium industry has been closing down a number of plants due to high cost of production and competition from cheaper Chinese products that have been distorting the marketplace.

Along with the Aluminum Association, representatives from JW Aluminum Company, Novelis; Reynolds Consumer Products and United Steel Worker testified how Chinese aluminum foil imports have impacted U.S. producers and threatened a key market in the U.S. economy.