The currents of global trade are shifting. With intensifying Section 301 tariffs, accelerating Build America, Buy America (BABA) enforcement, and persistent global supply chain volatility, traditional aluminum sourcing strategies are no longer sufficient. If you’re a government subprime navigating defense, critical infrastructure, or other federal contracts, you've likely felt this pressure firsthand.

Midwest suppliers are stepping up. Here’s how reshoring, tariffs, and requirements like Buy America are shifting government aluminum sourcing