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NEWS AND
INSIGHTS
Trump announces plan to boost steel, aluminum tariffs to 50 percent
Trump’s decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum marks a significant escalation in his protectionist trade agenda, likely increasing tensions with key partners like Mexico and Canada ahead of the upcoming USMCA review.
May 30, 2025
Greater Security and Prosperity? Thoughts on Section 232 Aluminum Trade Barriers
Tariffs introduced under Section 232 had a modest impact on increasing domestic aluminum and steel production, but at a significant cost, including an estimated loss of approximately 75,000 manufacturing jobs.
May 17, 2024
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