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The Aluminum Tariff Paradox: Why U.S. Manufacturers Are Losing Ground
Are aluminum tariffs protecting American manufacturing, or making it harder for U.S. manufacturers to compete?
In this special episode of Dirty Scrap Podcast, host Julio Quintero brings together five representatives from the American aluminum industry to discuss how Section 232 tariffs, rising raw material costs, and the Midwest Premium are affecting businesses across the downstream aluminum supply chain.
From aluminum extrusion and aerospace components to fencing and accessibility products, the conversation examines what happens when domestic manufacturers face higher material costs while…
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