Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Double Down

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Trump's global tariffs are set to return in early July as the 90-day pause ends. Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirms "tariffs are not going away," signaling a strong commitment to the "America First" trade agenda despite legal challenges.Breaking News: Trump doubles steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%! What does this mean for US industries and global prices?President Trump's bold move aims to boost domestic steel production. Will it curb reliance on foreign imports? From beer cans to engine blocks, expect price hikes as new 50% tariffs. See how US markets are reacting. #SteelTariffs #MadeInAmerica #TradeImpact

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00:00In a significant escalation of his trade policy, President Donald Trump announced on Friday that

00:06the U.S. will double its current tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports. Beginning this

00:11Wednesday, these duties will jump from 25% to a formidable 50%. This aggressive move underscores

00:19Trump's determination to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce America's reliance

00:25on foreign production, particularly from countries like China, India, and Japan, which have emerged as

00:32major global steel producers. The decision comes amidst a period of heightened anticipation for

00:38further announcements from the Trump administration regarding its trade agenda. U.S. steel manufacturing

00:45has seen a decline in recent years, a trend the president is keen to reverse through these

00:50protective measures. By increasing the cost of imported metals, the administration aims to

00:56make American-produced steel and aluminum more competitive, thereby stimulating local industry

01:02growth and job creation. This doubling of tariffs is expected to have immediate repercussions on global

01:09markets. Citigroup analysts noted that previous aluminum tariffs have largely functioned as a tax

01:15on consumers, suggesting that American buyers could soon be paying significantly more for these

01:22essential metals compared to their international counterparts. Despite these potential impacts,

01:28the immediate effect on U.S. steelmakers has been positive, with companies like Cleveland Cliffs,

01:34Nucor, and Steel Dynamics seeing their share prices surge in pre-market trading. The administration's

01:41unwavering focus remains on strengthening America's industrial base, even if it means further disrupting

01:47established global supply chains.

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