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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday reducing aluminium import tariffs for companies that commit to building, expanding, or refurbishing smelters within the United States.
Under the new plan, qualifying businesses can cut their tariff rate from the standard 50 per cent down to 25 per cent by submitting approved investment plans to the U.S. Commerce Department.
The White House outlined that eligible firms will gain access to the half-rate tariff on primary aluminium imports in proportion to their domestic investments.
Administration officials highlighted the strategic necessity of the move, noting that domestic aluminium production remains critical for manufacturing key military hardware, including armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and missiles.
The policy shift offers targeted relief to businesses navigating steep duties while maintaining Trump’s broader protectionist trade strategy.
While the Supreme Court struck down several general import tariffs earlier this year, sector-specific duties on metals and automobiles remain active, prompting the administration to adjust specific compliance mechanisms to encourage domestic industrial growth.
