How a small aluminium maker won U.S. trade protection
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HAWESVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) - When Donald Trump won the White House, the sprawling aluminium smelter that hugs the Ohio River here was operating at less than half its capacity, and most of its skeleton crew of 270 remaining workers were fearful about their future.But Trump's tariffs have saved it, at least for now.How a tiny industry - only 4,000 U.S. workers are directly involved in making primary aluminium currently - won protection is a testament to savvy lobbying, and one firm’s ability to..