1. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the president's tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling the previous tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China and other countries illegal, while Section 232 tariffs on aluminum products remain in effect;

2. The Trump administration imposed a temporary 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which may be raised to 15% later. This tariff does not stack with Section 232 aluminum tariffs and will expire if not approved by Congress within 150 days;

3. The Aluminum Association released its 2025 Annual Report, reviewing the annual achievements of the industry and the association, and will interpret various industry activities of last year one after another;

4. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) opened a public comment period for multilateral trade agreements on critical mineral supply chains until March 19, and the proposal may have a significant impact on the aluminum value chain;

5. The REMADE Institute will hold a Circular Economy Technology Summit in Washington from March 11 to 12, and members of the Aluminum Association can enjoy a $100 discount on registration;

6. The Aluminum Association is still collecting 2025 molten metal incident reports, and enterprises can submit relevant information as required;

7. More than 90% of U.S. aluminum scrap imports come from Canada and Mexico in compliance with USMCA, so the new tariff has minimal impact on the scrap market, while aluminum alloying elements are likely to be included in the scope of the new tariff;

8. There is no official policy adjustment for Section 232 tariffs on U.S. aluminum derivative products, and the authorities stated that any adjustment may focus on the optimization of valuation and compliance;

9. The U.S. government plans to advance Section 301 and Section 232 investigations during the validity period of Section 122 tariffs, and may launch more long-term targeted tariff measures;

10. The iconic aluminum art installation "clouds" at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington is expected to return to its original location in the atrium after more than a decade;

11. During World War II, the Royal Air Force (RAF) dropped aluminum strips to confuse German radar, and this tactic successfully distracted the enemy during the D-Day landings.

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