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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect
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US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House,May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The United States doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum have come into effect, widening US President Donald Trump’s trade war in a move set to fan tensions with key economic partners.
The move, which Trump earlier said was aimed at protecting domestic steel and aluminum industries, takes his levies on both metals from 25 percent to 50 percent.
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