Bill Oplinger
Bill Oplinger is the CEO of Alcoa Corporation, a leading global producer of aluminum and alumina. He has extensive experience in the metals industry and has been instrumental in steering Alcoa through various market challenges. Oplinger has played a significant role in advocating for fair trade practices, particularly in response to tariffs that could impact the aluminum sector. Recently, he appeared on Varney & Co. to discuss the implications of President Donald Trump's proposed tariff increases on steel and aluminum imports.
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Bill Oplinger, CEO of Alcoa Corporation, reacts to news about President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
Car discounts becoming rare as tariffs push 2025 model prices higher
United States· 2025-09-16
Bill Oplinger, the chief executive officer of Alcoa told The Globe and Mail last week that he is seeking a carve out for Canada in aluminum tariffs because of the heavy hit the company is taking.
Bessent indicates U.S. willing to work with Canada on metals tariffs
Canada· 2025-07-31
Bill Oplinger, the chief executive officer of Alcoa, has been a vocal critic of Mr. Trump’s tariffs.
Alcoa CEO pushes for carve-out in U.S. aluminum tariffs as Quebec smelters take profit hitCanada· 2025-07-22
Alcoa CEO Bill Oplinger expressed that they would not be making an investment in the United States based on a tariff structure that could be in place for a much shorter period of time.
Trump’s tariff problem: He might need a third or fourth term to reindustrialize AmericaUnited States· 2025-03-18
Bill Oplinger, CEO of Alcoa Corporation, recently talked about how difficult, complex and risky it would be for his company to shutter its Canadian operations.
Opinion: Canadian companies must think twice before moving to the United StatesCanada· 2025-03-17
Alcoa Corporation CEO Bill Oplinger joins Varney & Co. and reacts to news that President Donald Trump intends to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%.
Tesla warns it's exposed to retaliatory tariffs on exports amid trade warUnited States· 2025-03-15