Century Aluminum Backs Strengthened Tariffs on Primary Aluminum Imports

Century Aluminum Company has voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s executive order to enhance Section 232 tariffs, aimed at combating unfair trade practices that have impacted the U.S. primary aluminum industry. The order imposes a 25% tariff on all primary aluminum imports into the U.S. and closes loopholes that previously allowed nearly 75% of imports to bypass the tariff.

Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary praised the move, stating, “We strongly support today’s Executive Order from President Donald J. Trump imposing a 25% tariff to stop the flood of aluminum imports into the United States. President Trump’s decisive action will protect national security and help level the playing field for America’s aluminum workers.”

Gary added that the strengthened tariffs would help drive the resurgence of domestic aluminum production and protect American jobs. Century Aluminum, the largest domestic producer of primary aluminum in the United States, emphasized the importance of this action for both economic stability and national security.