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EU backs new tariff rules with protection for aluminium and steel industries
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The European Parliament has given final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing tariff commitments agreed under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement. The main regulation removes tariffs on all US industrial goods and grants preferential market access for a range of US seafood and agricultural products. This includes specific provisions for the aluminium sector, addressing US tariffs on aluminium and steel derivatives. In August 2025, the United States added 407 categories of deriv ...
US researchers develop aluminium alloys that cut truck engine weight by 15%
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Researchers in the United States have demonstrated new aluminium alloys that can reduce the weight of truck engines by about 15 per cent while improving fuel efficiency by more than 10 per cent in tests carried out on a General Motors prototype engine. The work was led by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which operates under the US Department of Energy. The Office of Transportation Technologies funded the project and carried it out in collaboration with General Motors. The research ...

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A new study by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates found that the US aluminium industry directly employs more than 165,000 workers, essentially unchanged from a decade ago despite significant shifts across manufacturing segments and global market conditions. The 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. aluminium industry study also found the industry generated more than USD 115 billion in direct economic output, the highest level recorded since the association began tracking in 2013.  “Th ...
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Novelis restarts Oswego: The US’ largest aluminium mill to ease auto supply fears
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11 Jun 2026
Novelis, a globally prominent sustainable aluminium solutions provider and aluminium rolling and recycling firm, has officially announced the restart of its hot mill at its Oswego facility in New York. The earlier-than-expected recovery helped ease concerns over material shortages and production losses across the automotive sector. Following the outage in late 2025, Novelis leveraged its global network of hot rolling and finishing facilities to minimise disruptions and support customer requir ...
APAA celebrates one year of President Trump's 50 per cent Section 232 aluminium tariff and historic investments in US manufacturing
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10 Jun 2026
Today, the American Primary Aluminum Association celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's 50 per cent Section 232 aluminium tariff. This tariff is revolutionising domestic manufacturing production, strengthening supply chains, creating thousands of new jobs, generating billions of dollars in US investment, and fortifying our national security. President Trump strengthened the Section 232 aluminium tariff to combat unfair trade practices and persistent cheating by foreign govern ...
Oklahoma governor backs proposed Inola aluminium plant despite opposition
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09 Jun 2026
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has expressed his support for the proposed aluminium production facility in Inola amidst increasing local opposition and state officials. Stitt, in a video posted on social media, said the project is important for U.S. manufacturing and aluminium production, linking it to efforts to increase domestic output of materials used across a range of industries.  The Governor said the facility would be the first aluminium production plant of its kind to be built in the ...
Aluminium for the road: Kenda Americana unveils major trailer wheel expansion
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08 Jun 2026
Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel, the American segment of the brand, has announced a major expansion of its trailer wheel portfolio. Expanding the aluminium wheel and the Dexstar range, the launch would reinforce Kenda’s presence across the recreational vehicle (RV) and trailer segments.   The new additions to the portfolio include three aluminium alloy wheel models of AM05, AM08, and AM09 aluminium trailer wheels, and two finish options under the Dexstar range, viz., Nardo Grey and Black with ...
Aluminium, tariffs and turbulence: Can Mexico’s aerospace keep its wings spread?
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04 Jun 2026
Mexico’s aerospace industry is preparing for a new phase of regional trade dynamics as the ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and continued US tariffs on aluminium, steel and derivative products reshape the operating landscape. While the process was initially expected to conclude by July 1, discussions among the three member nations have extended negotiations through the week of July 20. Industry leaders are focusing on adaptation rather than expecting pre-tar ...
2026 Student Design Competition winning entries announced
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04 Jun 2026
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the Extrusion Technology Foundation (ET Foundation) have announced the winning entries in the 2026 Rick Merluzzi International Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. University, college, design, and high school students from around the world submitted more than 100 entries for the opportunity to receive a cash scholarship award. AEC Extruder Members MI Metals, Inc., Oldsmar, FL, Pennex Aluminum Company LLC, Wellsville, PA, and Bonnell Aluminum, ...
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