1.The Aluminum Association, together with dozens of groups, endorses the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, which aims to cut red tape, reduce costly project delays and litigation, and enhance the efficiency, consistency and transparency of the permitting process. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the act;

2.Mexico's Congress has approved tariff hikes on some aluminum products imported from China and other countries, and announced the strengthening of the aluminum import monitoring system. The Aluminum Association is reviewing the details of the new laws;

3.The Aluminum Association submitted testimony to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), attracting attention from multiple industry media outlets;

4.USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, covering the 2026 budget, progress of bilateral trade agreements, the USMCA joint review process, and the "America First" trade policy agenda;

5.Curt Wells of the Aluminum Association elaborated on the benefits and bipartisan support of recycling refund programs to the Tennessee Solid Waste Task Force, noting that such programs can significantly increase the recovery rate of aluminum cans and other packaging;

6.Marshall Wang of the Aluminum Association presented a forecast report on U.S. aluminum scrap supply to members, covering the expected quantity and composition of aluminum scrap in various markets by 2050. Members can access relevant materials through the exclusive section;

7.The Federal Reserve cut core interest rates for the third consecutive meeting this week, but there are divisions within the Fed on whether to further cut rates due to inflation above the target level;

8.The next round of decisions to expand Section 232 national security tariffs on aluminum and steel derivative products in the U.S. is expected to be made next year. The U.S. Department of Commerce launched the second round of requests for comments on additional tariffs in mid-September;

9.The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has opened the call for abstracts for the 14th International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition (ET '27), which will be held in Orlando, Florida in April 2027. The deadline for submission is February 26, 2026;

10.The Aluminum Association released the December 2025 Standards Action Report, disclosing the latest developments in standard-setting. The full report can be viewed via the designated link;

11.In collaboration with CRU Aluminum Market Update, the Aluminum Association provides free access to an interview with Ingrid Joerg, incoming CEO of its member company Constellium, covering industry hot topics such as recycling and tariffs;

12.Due to its lightweight, durability and recyclability, aluminum has become an important part of global energy solutions.

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