Bloomberg
US Aluminum Smelter Idled Since 2024 to Restart as Trump Looks to Revive Industry
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
An aluminum smelter in Missouri that ceased operations in 2024 will restart production before the end of 2025. The restart occurs as the Trump administration has indicated support for expanding domestic aluminum production. The facility's operator announced the restart plan without specifying production capacity or employment numbers.
