1、Aluminum Association members visit the White House: Held a constructive meeting with the White House on the future of the U.S. aluminum industry, discussing the need for targeted trade policies to support industry investments, as the current 50% universal tariff may reverse a decade of progress;

2、U.S. tariff updates: Negotiations with Canada continue; Mexico gets a 90-day extension for negotiations; Trump doubled tariffs on India to 50% on August 6, with reciprocal tariffs taking effect on August 7; Brazil challenges 50% tariff (excluding alumina) at the WTO;

3、Think tank SAFE's view: Emphasizes aluminum scrap as a strategic asset, calling for reconsideration of recycling policies to prevent it from flowing to competing countries;

4、Century Aluminum's plan: Restarts 50,000 metric tons of idled capacity at its South Carolina smelter, with a $50 million investment, creating over 100 jobs and increasing domestic aluminum production by nearly 10%;

5、Marie Claire report: Debunks false rumors about chemicals like aluminum in beauty products, confirming the safety of aluminum in deodorants;

6、Association leader joins podcast: Talks about the association's policy priorities and current tariff situation; full episode available for viewing;

7、Aluminum application in construction: The new facility of Ragon Institute in Boston uses aluminum fins, combining aesthetics and functionality;

8、Aluminum Association's annual meeting: To be held in Washington, D.C. in over a month, near the White House and National Mall; members can register to attend;

9、Paths to boost U.S. aluminum production: A white paper proposes three ways to strengthen domestic supply chains; Emirates Global Aluminium plans to build the first new smelter in nearly 50 years in Oklahoma;

10、Utilization of recycled aluminum extrusions in automobiles: The association's transportation group's white paper explores how to maximize scrap value and support energy-efficient manufacturing;

【Aluminum Fact of the Week】: Aluminum is lightweight, making it perfect for building vehicles. Regardless of the powertrain, it allows vehicles to travel farther with less fuel.