US to reduce aluminum tariffs for some importers pending approval
( July 20, 2026, 22:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The administration of US President Donald Trump announced adjustments to tariffs on aluminum imports, saying companies that develop approved onshoring plans will be eligible to import aluminum at half the 50 percent rate established by earler Section 232 tariffs.BOLSTERING DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING OF PRIMARY ALUMINUM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation using his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to address the national security threat posed by imports of aluminum into the United States and drive new investment into the U.S. aluminum industry....
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