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UK Steel Statement: US Tariffs on Steel : Section 232

Commenting on President Trump’s comments concerning the imposition of 25% tariffs on steel imports into the US, Richard Warren, UK Steel Head of Policy, said:   “Whilst we still await the precise detail of these measures, and there is still a lingering hope that these tariffs may not target the UK and EU, President Trump’s …

“US choses global trade confrontation” warns EUROFER as President Trump adopts Section 232 National Security trade measures on steel   

Brussels, 1 March 2018 – President Trump has decided to impose a US import tariff of 25% on steel imports.  The tariff covers all steel coming from all countries totalling 35 million tonnes representing a value of $30 billion (2017). President Trump has chosen the most disruptive option among those recommanded by his Secretary of …