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Aluminum Profiles

Fair Trade Webinar: 232 Exclusion Objection Process

June 27, 2024

As part of the recently announced changes to the 232 Tarif General Approved Exclusions (GAEs), exclusion requests are now being submitted and where appropriate objections must be filed. The AEC along with Wiley Law have developed a process for distributing the exclusion requests and filing our objections. The purpose of this call is to highlight...

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AEC Applauds Administration's Decision - Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs

May 24, 2024

The AEC applauds the Administration's decision to remove four types of aluminum extrusions from the generally approved exclusions ("GAE") from the Section 232 aluminum tariffs. This is a positive development for the domestic extrusions industry and a good first step to address unfair trade practices by foreign producers. At the same time, the...

Department of Energy

Member Alert: 48C Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit Program - Round 2 Now Open

May 24, 2024

We are excited to share a crucial update regarding the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) program. Here are some key dates and information you need to know:

Key Dates

  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024: The DOE 48C Portal opened for concept paper submissions at 9 AM EST.
  • Friday, June 21, 2024: Deadline for 48C concept paper submissions at 5 PM...
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Revisions of the Section 232 Aluminum Tariff Process

May 22, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security within the U.S. Department of Commerce published the long-awaited revisions to its exclusions process just posted in the federal register (read the published version HERE). Specifically, effective July 1, 2024, Commerce will remove six of the General Approved Exclusions on aluminum. The aluminum...