President Trump is set to announce new tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, harkening back to his 2018 trade policies. These tariffs, aimed at protecting American industries and jobs, are expected to face opposition from trading partners and economists.
President Donald Trump is poised to unveil plans for a 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports entering the United States early this week. Trump , who revealed his intentions to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday afternoon, anticipates formally announcing these new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday. Furthermore, he intends to impose 'reciprocal tariffs' – levies targeted at nations that impose duties on U.S. exports – on Tuesday or Wednesday.
These impending tariffs echo the 25% steel tariffs and 10% aluminum tariffs implemented by his first administration in 2018. Notably, at that time, the U.S. held the position of the largest steel importer, while China dominated as the primary steel exporter. Similarly, the U.S. remains among the largest importers of aluminum, alongside Germany and China. This latest round of tariffs follows a series of tit-for-tat trade disputes between the U.S. and its trading partners, particularly China. The 2018 tariffs sparked a global trade war, with numerous countries retaliating with their own tariffs on American goods. This resulted in rising costs for consumers and businesses, and economists warned of potential economic fallout. Trump justified his actions at the time by citing national security concerns and the need to protect American jobs. He argued that cheap imports were harming domestic industries and threatening the livelihoods of American workers. Critics, however, argued that the tariffs would ultimately hurt American consumers and businesses through higher prices and reduced competitiveness. The IEEPA, introduced by Trump on February 1, 2023, authorizes the imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China. These tariffs have been met with mixed reactions from consumers and strong opposition from foreign leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. In a Truth Social post on February 1, Trump stated, 'We need to protect Americans, and it is my duty as President to ensure the safety of all. I made a promise on my Campaign to stop the flood of illegal aliens and drugs from pouring across our Borders, and Americans overwhelmingly voted in favor of it.' The White House issued a fact sheet outlining the administration's rationale for the IEEPA, emphasizing its role in curbing 'illegal immigration and stopping poisonous fentanyl and other drugs from flowing into our country.'Last week, the CEO of Nucor Corp, the largest steel producer in the U.S., voiced support for the IEEPA tariffs. In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Nucor chair, president, and CEO Leon J. Topalian wrote, 'I applaud the first steps taken by President Trump in his America First Trade Agenda.' 'We look forward to working with President Trump to enforce our trade laws and strengthen American manufacturing!' the statement concluded.
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