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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nicola Slawson

First Thing: Trump’s 50% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum take effect

Donald Trump smiles as he attends a rally
Donald Trump smiles after speaking at a US steel works in Pennsylvania. US tariffs on foreign steel rose to 50% on Wednesday. Photograph: David Dermer/AP

Good morning.

The US has doubled tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50%, pressing ahead in the face of criticism from key trading partners with a measure that Donald Trump says is intended to revive the American industry.

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