Restoring American Copper Manufacturing Leadership
Who We Are
The American Copper Fabricators Coalition (ACFC) is group of nine leading U.S. copper fabricators working to support policies that address unfair trade practices, ensure a reliable supply chain for high-quality copper feedstock, and advance American manufacturing leadership for fabricated copper products.
ACFC’s products underpin the success of key American industries, including energy and grid components, defense systems, electronics, semiconductors, construction, automotive, and data centers. This coalition has come together to create more opportunities and capabilities for downstream industries seeking to buy American, grow the workforce for copper products, and safeguard U.S. national security interests.
Policy Priorities
Export Controls on High-Quality Copper Scrap
Support the President in promulgating export controls on high-quality copper scrap, in order to ensure a more secure supply chain for U.S. manufacturers
Unwrought Copper Feedstock
Ensure a cautious approach for unwrought copper and copper alloy feedstocks, so that downstream copper semi-manufacturers can compete
Downstream Copper Products
Expanding the scope of Section 232 measures to cover downstream copper products, in order to foster expanded U.S. manufacturing and guard against circumvention
Effective Trade Enforcement
Work with the Administration to ensure robust enforcement of the President's Section 232 measures, including proper valuation of the copper content in imported merchandise