Further Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation modifies the section 232 tariff regime on aluminum imports established in Proclamation 9704 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States) by directing the Secretary of Commerce to establish an investment incentive program for domestic primary aluminum production. Companies with approved onshoring plans committing to build, expand, or refurbish U.S. primary aluminum facilities, with construction starting by January 20, 2029, may annually import primary aluminum corresponding to the facility's anticipated annual output at half the otherwise applicable section 232 duty rate. The Secretary may monitor compliance, require audited reports, and rescind tariff benefits, retroactively in cases of fraud.

Companies with approved onshoring plans to Companies with approved onshoring plans must begin construction of the committed U.S. primary aluminum facility (January 20, 2029). Companies with approved onshoring plans to Companies with approved onshoring plans must submit compliance reports to the Department of Commerce, which may be subject to audit, to demonstrate fulfillment of domestic manufacturing commitments, if required by the Secretary of Commerce (unclear).

No known legal challenges.