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The Canadian aluminum industry believes that there is an opportunity for tariff reductions after the US midterm elections. However, this change will not occur immediately.
November 11, 2026
According to foreign media reports, the president of the Canadian Aluminum Association and its CEO, Jean Simard, stated that the election results may increase the pressure on Washington to ease trade restrictions. He believes that this outcome indicates that US voters are dissatisfied with the economic impact of US trade policies.
For the Canadian aluminum industry, this is of great significance, including export income, operating costs, and job positions. Although producers have found alternative markets, such as Europe, maintaining the flow of metals has come at a heavy economic cost.
Simard hopes that this election will encourage US lawmakers to challenge Trump's trade policies and create momentum for an agreement with Canada.
It is reported that Canada produces approximately 3.3 million tons of aluminum annually, of which about 90% is for export. In the past, most of these export products were sold to the United States. Since March 2025, Canadian producers have exported approximately 800,000 tons to Europe. In a normal market environment, the total export volume during the same period was approximately 100,000 tons.
