An uptick in cheap aluminium extrusion imports could be hurting local manufacturers. 

The Government's looking into global safeguards after imports of products, like those made here, surged 30% in the first four months of the year compared to last year.  

Aluminium Extruders Association chief executive Nick Collins told Heather du Plessis-Allan the US and the EU have tariffs in place.  

He says we need something in the range of 15–25%, so local manufacturers are on a level playing field.  

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An uptick in cheap aluminium extrusion imports could be hurting local manufacturers.&nbsp;
The Government's looking into global safeguards after imports of products, like those made here, surged 30% in the first four months of the year compared to last year. &nbsp;
Aluminium Extruders Association chief executive Nick Collins told Heather du Plessis-Allan the US and the EU have tariffs in place. &nbsp;
He says we need something in the range of 15–25%, so local manufacturers are on a level playing field. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Nick Collins: Aluminium Extruders Association CEO on the trade investigation into whether an uptick in imports could be harming local manufacturers

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