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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Test President Trump’s Mettle

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Test President Trump’s Mettle

President Trump imposed tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports in March. The move was intended to boost domestic steel and aluminum producers. However, despite the tariffs, US steel and aluminum stocks like U.S. Steel (X), AK Steel (AKS), Century Aluminum (CENX), and Alcoa (AA) are sagging this year. In this article, we’ll see how the Section 232 tariffs could test President Trump’s mettle.