General David Petraeus Discusses National Security and Aluminum Supply Challenges with Century CEO
A Fireside Chat on National Security Risks from Foreign Aluminum Supply
On October 16, 2026, a significant event took place in Washington D.C. The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) facilitated a fireside chat featuring four-star General David Petraeus and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary. The discussion centered on the critical importance of domestic primary aluminum production for both national security and the broader economic landscape of the United States.
The background of the conversation was underscored by an alarming statistic: the United States, once a titan in aluminum production, now accounts for a mere 1% of the global aluminum supply, a drastic shift from being a leader in the industry just 25 years ago. Dr. Adam Hersh, an economist and research fellow at the University of Massachusetts, presented a comprehensive study during this chat, emphasizing that unfair trade practices and foreign government subsidies have been significant factors in this decline.
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