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ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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n what continues to be a dynamic market, the Aluminum Association is speaking with a strong, united voice
along the value chain. Our message is driving for a free and fair, rules-based global trading system in which
all aluminum producers can compete on a level playing field. Working with the membership and with industry
partners, the Association is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to address the ongoing problem of Chinese
aluminum overcapacity which is challenging the full value stream in a number of ways. The industry made signifi-
cant progress in 2016—moving aluminum overcapacity toward the top of the U.S.-China bilateral trade agenda
and initiating an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), among other key outcomes.
161,000
$75 BILLION
Workers directly employed by
the U.S. aluminum industry
earn more than $12 billion in
wages and benefits
The domestic aluminum
industry directly employs
nearly 161,000 workers
The domestic aluminum
industry directly contributes
more than $75 billion to the
national economy
Demand for lightweight, strong, recyclable
aluminum continues to increase, up more
than one-third since 2009. Growth is being
led by the transportation sector, where
demand has nearly doubled in that timeframe.
U.S./Canadian Aluminum Demand
(billions of pounds)
Since 2013, Aluminum Association
member companies have announced
domestic plant expansions and planned
investment totaling more than $2.6 billion
to meet anticipated demand growth for
aluminum in the automotive sector.
$12 BILLION
AN ADDITIONAL
$34
BILLION
in wages &
benefits
AND
when supplier
and induced
impacts are
taken into
consideration,
the aluminum
industry’s reach
is even more
substantial:
REPRESENTING MORE THAN
$186 BILLION
in economic impact
713,000 JOBS
IN TOTAL, THE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS
1% GDP
&
Planning for Growth
Market Demand
U.S. Aluminum Industry Direct Jobs by Sector
2013
2016
% Change
Alumina Refining/Primary Aluminum
12,787
5,379
58%
Secondary Production/Alloying
11,538
11,747
2%
Sheet/Plate/Foil/Extrusions/Coatings
62,465
67,155
8%
Foundries
36,484
41,552
14%
Forgings
10,328
10,422
1%
Metal Service Centers
23,142
24,633
6%
Total
156,744 160,888
3%
36.2%
INCREASE
16
‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 ‘13 2014
18
20
22
24
26
28
$2.6B
IN INVESTMENTS
18.7B
25.5B
U.S. ITC Kicks Off Investigation
into Global Aluminum Trade
Issues:
This spring, the USITC
launched an investigation to
examine how global industry
trends, including metal
overcapacity, are impacting
producers across the full value
chain. The House Ways &
Means Committee called for
the investigation at the behest
of the bipartisan Congressional
Aluminum Caucus—a big
win for the industry. The
Association is engaging with
the membership and USITC
staff to provide information for
the final report—
Aluminum:
Competitive Conditions Affecting
the U.S. Industry
—slated
for release in June of 2017.