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President Trump Issues "America First" Trade Policy

January 22, 2025

Member Alert: President Trump Issues "America First" Trade Policy

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum to federal agency heads directing them to implement an “America First” trade policy. The document continues policies from his first term and outlines a plan to promote investment, enhance industrial and technological advantages...
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AEC Applauds U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

December 3, 2024

Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) Applauds U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for Forced Labor Determination on Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L.

WAUCONDA, IL - The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its decisive action in issuing a forced labor finding against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L. ("Kingtom")...

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Aluminum Extruders Council Statement on the Negative Final Determination by the Usitc on the 14 Country Aluminum Extrusions Case

October 30, 2024

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) was surprised and disappointed with the negative determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in the matter of the U.S. Aluminum Extruders (USAEC) 14 country trade case. The AEC remains dedicated to supporting a strong domestic aluminum extrusion industry by ensuring fairly traded extrusions...

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AEC is Upping its Game in Aluminum Extrusion Education

October 9, 2024

Apprenticeships for Aluminum Extrusion-specific Jobs Developed and Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor

Wauconda, Illinois – The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has been expanding its education program for members beyond Workshops and Seminars to provide its members with additional opportunities to educate their employees through a newly...