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New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum to start March 4 as Trump reworks the US trade landscape


Published on 2025-02-10 20:00:39 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump's rapid reorientation of the US trade landscape continued apace on Monday as he signed an executive order to impose 25% duties on steel and aluminum regardless of the source country. The tariffs are set to kick in on March 4,

The article from MSN discusses the U.S. government's decision to impose new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports starting March 4, 2024, as part of a broader strategy to reshape the U.S. trade landscape under President Trump's administration. This move aims to protect domestic industries from what is perceived as unfair trade practices by other countries, particularly China. The tariffs are expected to increase costs for industries reliant on these materials, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers. Critics argue that these tariffs could provoke retaliatory measures from trade partners, escalating into a trade war. However, supporters believe it will encourage domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign steel and aluminum, thereby strengthening national security and economic independence. The administration has also hinted at negotiations with affected countries to possibly exempt them from these tariffs if they agree to certain trade concessions.

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