Canada's Aluminum Supply Threatens 700,000 US Jobs, Raises Energy Costs & Hinders Sustainability

Published: Mar 11, 2025 23:43

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The Aluminum Association of Canada: Replacing Canadian aluminum with US domestic aluminum supply would threaten 700,000 US jobs and require an energy supply equivalent to four Hoover Dams, with costs reaching $100 billion. Canada relies on clean energy to produce aluminum, providing the US with a stable, low-carbon supply and reducing carbon emissions. Shifting to domestic production would not only be costly but also increase resource burdens and hinder sustainable development.

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