News
12 March 2025

Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect

In:
Metals and Mining
Region:
Middle East & Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe

Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of steel and aluminium have taken effect in a move that will likely escalate tensions with some of America's largest trading partners.The measure raises a flat duty on steel and aluminium entering the US to 25% and ends all country...

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