Production of U.S. and Canadian semi-finished aluminum extrusions rebounded with Section 232 measures
| Pre-COVID growth over pre-232 | |
|---|---|
| Total | 2.7% |
| Rods and bars | 5.3% |
| Pipes and tubes | 2.3% |
| Other extruded shapes | 2.4% |
Note: Data present the increase in total production from March 2018 to February 2020—the two years prior to the COVID-19 shock—relative to the preceding two years.
Source: EPI analysis of Aluminum Association 2021a data.