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2021 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winners Announced

The ET Foundation and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have announced the student winners of the 2021 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. The International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition received more than 100 designs submitted by students from 40 universities, colleges, design schools and high schools … Continue reading

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AEC Announces Board of Directors Election Results

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) announced the annual election of officers at its 72nd Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference in March, which was held virtually. The following officers were elected to new terms on the executive committee:  Brook Massey, president of Florida-based … Continue reading

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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Reinstated on Brazil and Argentina

President Trump announced Monday morning that tariffs would immediately be restored on steel and aluminum from Brazil and Argentina in response to the countries devaluing their currencies. Both Brazil and Argentina were exempt from the original Section 232 tariffs imposed … Continue reading

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Chinese Aluminum Company and Billionaire Indicted in Anti-Dumping Case

A federal grand jury indictment alleges that China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd., its former president and Chinese billionaire Zhongtian Liu and several co-defendants, including affiliate company Perfectus Aluminum, lied to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to avoid paying $1.8 billion in … Continue reading

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U.S. Deal with Canada and Mexico Lifts Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

A week after it announced an increase on Chinese tariffs, the U.S. made some progression toward an amended North American Free Trade Agreement, lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Industry associations have applauded the deal, which they … Continue reading

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