Export Growth

May 14, 2026
Tariff hearing reveals concerns about unfair competition, mainly from China, but not just China
Written by Stephanie Ritenbaugh
More than 130 companies and organizations representing different segments of the metals supply chain testified last week in hearings related to a Section 301 investigation into excess capacity across global manufacturing.
With testimony stretched over four days, it’s a lot of ground to cover. But here are some highlights from some speakers who talked about the impact on aluminum.


