The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition Commends President Trump's Recent Executive Order Regarding Aluminum Tariff

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (USAEC) commended President Trump's Executive Order regarding his 50% aluminum tariff, which closes a major valuation loophole underlying its enforcement. Importers have been paying substantially undervalued tariff rates on manufactured aluminum products at the expense of aluminum extruders across the country. Better clarity and enforcement of this tariff following the President's order will level the playing field and protect American extruders from unfair trade practices.

"We are grateful to President Trump for recognizing this valuation issue and taking meaningful action to rectify it," remarked Mark Butterfield, Chairman of the USAEC. "Until now, importers have been undervaluing aluminum extrusions entering the country to evade the aluminum tariff. American aluminum extruders have been forced to bear the consequences. President Trump's recent Executive Order enables the entire aluminum supply chain to receive the tariff's benefits."

About the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition:

The USAEC is a coalition of 14 American aluminum extruders who have been materially injured by unfair trade practices, namely foreign dumping. We advocate for fair trade enforcement on behalf of America's aluminum extrusion industry and the thousands of workers it supports. To learn more, please visit: https://aluminumextruderscoalition.com/.

SOURCE U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition