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Scrap the Exports: Treat U.S. Aluminum Scrap as a Strategic Asset

Aluminum scrap is a strategic national asset. Exporting it undermines U.S. supply chains while strengthening competitors like China. A new Aluminum Association white paper lays out how targeted export controls can bolster American industry and national security.

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Powering Up American Aluminum

America needs an all-of-the-above approach to secure metal supply including smart energy, trade, recycling and infrastructure policies.

U.S. Aluminum Drives Modern Manufacturing with $10+ Billion Invested

Over the past decade, the aluminum industry has invested more than $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing to support growing demand for the metal. Expanding markets, like automotive and packaging, and strong trade enforcement have driven the investment.

Record Recycling Jobs, Economic Output for U.S. Aluminum

A 2024 study shows found that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in direct economic output.

Aluminum Week: Recognizing America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day is an annual day recognizing the benefits of recycling to the U.S. economy and the environment. The Aluminum Association is participating in the effort through partnerships with the Can Manufacturers Institute, the We Recycle Working Group, the National Stewardship Action Council and more. The association recently noted the importance of aluminum recycling to economic and national security by calling for a ban on used beverage container exports. Save U.S. Supply, Scrap the Exports!

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Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap

The North American region is uniquely positioned to lead the way on global aluminum decarbonization. A 2024 report lays out theoretical pathways to achieve industrywide carbon emission reductions by 2050.

New Policy Paper Details How Targeted Export Controls are Critical for American Industry

Exports, Domestic Shipments Decline Across Major Markets

Exports, Domestic Shipments Decline as Scrap Recovery, Imports Spike in New Tariff Environment

Industry Statistics

Vital business intelligence on the industry for the industry

The Aluminum Association’s more than two-dozen different statistical reports cover every segment of the aluminum market, from orders to shipments to capacity. Our decades of experience and relationships allows us to survey aluminum companies directly to access near real-time information on shipments, mill orders and other market trends. And now these reports are available as interactive, presentation-ready charts and graphs you can manipulate directly through the system. This is data and information you can’t find anywhere else in a newly accessible and convenient format.

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