Charles Johnson
Aluminum Association releases 2024 edition of Aluminum Standards & Data
AS&D is the industry’s most authoritative source for aluminium alloy and temper designations, chemical composition limits, mechanical properties and tolerances.
Domestic aluminium demand on the up in North America
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing that demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 5.2% year-over-year through the first half of 2024.
Aluminum Association applauds Canadian tariffs on Chinese imports
The Aluminum Association has applauded a plan announced by the Canadian government to impose a 25% tariff (or “surtax”) on certain aluminium and aluminium products imported from China.
Aluminum Association supports efforts by the US and Mexico to rein in unfair metal trade
Under the agreement, aluminium products smelted and cast in Belarus, China, Iran and Russia will no longer be permitted to enter the US under an exemption that Mexico enjoys as part of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Domestic aluminium demand shows signs of industry rebound
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 4.3% year-over-year through the first quarter of 2024.
Aluminum Association releases new decarbonisation report
A new report from environmental consulting firm ICF and the Aluminum Association highlights potential strategies to dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the North American aluminium industry by mid-century.
Record recycling jobs and economic output for US aluminium
A new study by economic research firm, John Dunham & Associates, found that the US aluminium industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in direct economic output.
Domestic aluminium demand in NA down in Q3 2023
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand that for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) declined 4.4% through the first three quarters of 2023.
Aluminum Association Testifies at US International Trade Commission hearing on carbon intensity
Aluminum Association president and CEO, Charles Johnson, testified before the US International Trade Commission (USITC) on 7 December as part of its fact-finding investigation to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of US-produced aluminium and steel.
Global aluminium associations welcome new climate implications report
The aluminium associations of the US, Europe, Canada and Japan welcome a new report entitled ‘The climate implications of government support in aluminum smelting and steelmaking.’
US and EU aluminium associations highlight need for global arrangement
The Aluminum Association and European Aluminum sent a joint letter to the US trade representative and EU executive vice president and trade commissioner, ahead of continued discussions on the Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminium.
Domestic aluminium demand in North America down in Q1
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) declining 3.5% through the first quarter of 2023.
North American aluminium demand up 4.8% in 2022
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 4.8% year-over-year demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2022.
Aluminum Association releases statement on Russian import tariffs
Charles Johnson, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association, has released a statement on the announcement from the White House on new tariffs targeting Russian aluminium imports.