Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum to double starting Wednesday: White House / Global
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 2:21 pm
The White House confirmed that President Trump will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, prompting global trade talks. Countries are now urged to submit their best offers as the deadline looms, marking a clear escalation in the ongoing trade confrontation.
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The order will raise the tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. from 25 per cent to 50 per cent
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The White House confirmed Trump will follow through on his announced plan to double tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent with an executive order.
Il doit signer un décret portant ces droits à 50% mardi plus tard dans la journée.
WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday. Leavitt says Trump will sign an executive order later Tuesday to increase the duties to 50 per cent. In March, Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum…
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The letter from the United States Trade Representative asks countries to provide their offers by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs started March 4 when it imposed a 25 per cent levy on $30-billion worth of U.S. consumer goods
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