The Infamous Midwest Premium (Finally) Comes Under Congressional Scrutiny

Dear Client: After much ado in the beer industry (and from your editor, [see BBD 03-24-2025]) about the negative impact of the egregious Midwest Premium on aluminum pricing in the U.S. – and the subsequent cost being paid by consumers and manufacturers alike – Congress is now taking a look at the matter.  In a letter dated August 6, 58 members of the U.S. House of Representatives (signed by 42 Republicans and 16 Democrats) called on Department of Commerce Secretary