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Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports


Published on 2025-02-10 08:00:40 - MSN
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., with an official statement expected on Monday. Additionally, Trump indicated plans to introduce "reciprocal tariffs" as early as Tuesday,

The video from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports. This decision was part of Trump's broader "America First" trade policy aimed at protecting U.S. industries from what he described as unfair trade practices by other countries. The tariffs were intended to revive the American steel and aluminum industries, which Trump argued had been decimated by global overcapacity, particularly from China. Critics, however, expressed concerns over potential retaliation from trade partners, increased costs for American manufacturers, and the possibility of sparking a trade war. The announcement was met with mixed reactions, with some domestic producers welcoming the move, while industries reliant on imported metals and some international allies voiced opposition.

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