Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports, Targeting Global Trade Partners

The widespread tariffs, effective March 12, eliminate exemptions for key allies, drawing sharp criticism from Canada, the EU, and others.

President Donald Trump announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, removing all previous exemptions for countries including Canada, the EU, Mexico, and the UK.
The move, justified under national security grounds, marks a significant escalation in trade tensions with U.S. allies and trading partners.
Canada, the largest supplier of these metals to the U.S., and the EU have vowed to implement retaliatory measures, calling the tariffs unjustified and harmful.
South Korea and the UK have signaled a more cooperative approach, engaging in discussions with the U.S. to mitigate potential impacts on their industries.
The policy is part of Trump's broader agenda to address the U.S. trade deficit, which reached $920 billion in 2024, and target practices perceived as benefiting Chinese producers through intermediary nations.