Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

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U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would double steel and aluminum import tariffs to 50 percent from next week has drawn ire from the European Union in the latest salvo in his trade wars aimed at protecting domestic industries.
Hürriyet Daily News
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US President has announced a huge extra levy on a critical industry, while his trade deal with the Labour prime minister is still not implementedKate Devlin
The Independent
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British officials are seeking clarity on the implications of Trump’s announcement on Friday night that he planned to double the tariffs from 25% to 50% from Wedneday 4 June, piling further pressure on global steel trade.
Guardian
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Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on allies and adversaries alike in moves that have rocked the world trade order and roiled financial markets.
The Manila Times

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