February 11, 2025 New steel and aluminum tariff rates take effect March 12, executive orders show The full texts of the orders were not released for several hours after Trump signed them on Monday.
February 10, 2025 Trump sets 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum as trade war widens The tariffs will apply widely to all US imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, the country’s top two foreign suppliers of the metals.
February 10, 2025 Video: Tariffs on allies will boost Chinese critical minerals imports, says Bipartisan Policy Center According to the think tank, tariffs won’t help make US critical minerals more competitive.
February 10, 2025 Iron ore price at multi-month high as improving fundamentals outweigh tariff threat Demand for the key steelmaking ingredient showed signs of recovery, supporting prices.
February 10, 2025 EU says it would react to US steel tariffs, awaits details Trump said on Sunday that he would introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US.
February 10, 2025 Brazil denies report of potential tax on US tech firms after Trump steel tariffs The South American country is one of the largest sources of US steel imports.
February 9, 2025 Nippon Steel considering ‘bold’ revision to US Steel buyout, government spokesperson says Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday that there are legal questions regarding the distinction between acquisition and investment.
February 9, 2025 Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately.
February 8, 2025 Trump says Nippon Steel eyes US Steel investment, not purchase His comments add to investor concern that the merger agreement is effectively over.
February 6, 2025 Trump meets US Steel CEO to discuss its long sought tie up with Japan Nippon Steel said on Thursday that its bid fits with Trump's goal of a stronger US as the leaders of the two allies prepared to meet.
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