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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jem Bartholomew

First Thing: Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies kick in

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One. Photograph: Ben Curtis/AP

Good morning.

Donald Trump has said he will announce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US on Monday that would affect “everybody”, including its largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul.

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