Century CEO Says He's Not Trying to Block All Aluminum Imports

The transcript discusses the global aluminum production landscape, highlighting excess capacity in countries like China, where state actors support the industry. A proposed 20% tariff on US aluminum imports aims to address these issues by encouraging domestic production and discouraging illegal subsidization. Despite the US not importing much primary aluminum from China, the problem persists due to China's export of semi-fabricated products. The US currently has low capacity utilization, but a tariff could boost production. Aluminum pricing is also a concern, with costs rising significantly.

What is the overall worldwide capacity in aluminum?

What are the implications of state actors supporting their aluminum industries?

How does the proposed 20% tariff on primary aluminum imports aim to address the problem?

What is the current capacity utilization rate of primary aluminum in the United States?

What factors influence the price needed to restart aluminum production in the US?