Century Aluminum Company Statement on U.S. Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling

Core Viewpoint - Century Aluminum Company supports the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and emphasizes the importance of these tariffs in promoting American industry and jobs [1][2]. Group 1: Company Commitment and Actions - Century Aluminum stands firmly behind President Trump's America First trade policies, which have been crucial for leveling the playing field for American industries and restoring the U.S. industrial base [2]. - The company is the largest producer of aluminum in the United States, smelting nearly 60% of the country's primary aluminum and employing more American primary aluminum workers than any other company [3]. - Century Aluminum plans to invest billions in new and expanded production at its Mt. Holly and Oklahoma smelter projects, contributing to the growth of U.S. aluminum production [3][4]. Group 2: Production Expansion and Job Creation - The company is set to increase total U.S. primary aluminum production by almost 10% through the expansion of its Mt. Holly, S.C. smelter [4]. - Century Aluminum is planning to build the first new American aluminum smelter in nearly 50 years in Inola, Oklahoma, which will double U.S. production and create over 1,000 permanent jobs and 4,000 construction jobs [4].