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Tess Ikonomou

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

A union representing steelworkers says mandating local content will protect the nation's industry. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is being urged to mandate the use of local steel in projects to protect the nation's workers and industry from Donald Trump's tariffs.

The US president has announced a plan to double levies on foreign steel from 25 per cent to 50 per cent in coming days.

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