Us tariff challenges: aluminum extraction sector seek policy support

Jitendra Chopra, President of the Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (Alemai), Said Industries Face Severe Pressure as China Rerutes Products Products Throughs ASEAN NATENS to Indies AT Zero Duty.

AMID Us Tarifs and other challenges, the aluminum extraction sector has Sought Strongeer Policy Support from the Government to Remain Globally Competitive and Vible.

Jitendra Chopra, President of the Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (Alemai), said that domestic industries are struggling are the pressure the pressure and feta concerts and cheap IPORTS FOMORTS FOMORTS FOMORTSS Asean Countries. This, coupled with us tariff issues, have further Worsned the situation.

Chopra, who was in kochi as part of a road show for the upcoming alumex India 2025 in New Delhi, Told Businessline That the domestic industry has assked the government to review the FTA’s to Counter Imports from Asean Countries at Zero Per Per Cent duty to India, As China is Rerouting Its Products Products to India Thhek Thce At Cheaper Pries.

Us tarifs pose risks, but India’s domestic market offers potential

“India Should Retink Its Own FTA Agreements and Import Structure, Because If the US Can Protect Its Industry Through Tariffs, Why ShY Should We Not Protect Oors?” He asked.

Regarding the US tariffs, chopra said there is at least a concert for the time. “We need expenses for foreign currency inflows. In China, 15-20 kg in the US, a world average of 15 kg. So, we can step up our domestic production and increase consumption with Temporarily ”, He said.

High costs, cleans, and logistics hurt competition

India, according to Him, is the world’s third-largest aluminum producer with its own bauxite reserves, and raw material prises are highly valty. However, delays in obtaining environmental clearances, high production costs, and high transportation costs are earroding competitiveness and discouressing capacity expansion.

Capacity underutilisation

The total installed aluminum extrusion capacity in India is 3 million tonnes per annum, but the utilization is only Around 1.2 Million Tonnes, with the Remining 1.8 Million Tonnes

The demand for aluminum extrusions is growing due to infrastructure development, urbanisation, and industryization. The construction of new airports, railways, highways, smart cities, and other infrastructure projects have led to a greatness of aluminium due to its advantages, such as eating as eating lightest, and Corrosion-adjustant.

At the upcoming alumex India 2025 in September, he stated that the show intends to showcase global options for the aluminum extra extrusion sector and highlight Growth Opportunities.

Published on August 26, 2025