American Aluminum Alliance targets downstream tariff costs

The American Aluminum Alliance has formed to represent downstream US aluminum manufacturers in federal trade policy debates. The group is focusing first on Section 232 tariffs and the Midwest Premium.

The Alliance was incorporated in Washington, D.C., in August. Its founding board adopted bylaws and elected officers on Aug. 4, according to the organization. The group describes itself as a trade association for US companies at the downstream end of the aluminum value chain. It says those manufacturers have lacked organized representation focused on their specific policy concerns.