Trump doubles steel tariffs announced at Pittsburgh rally

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President Trump made a dramatic announcement at a Pittsburgh rally, declaring that steel tariffs will be doubled to 50%. The move comes amid heated debates over trade policy and domestic industry protection, as critics argue the tariffs could hurt the broader economy while supporters hail them as a robust defense against unfair foreign competition.

theepochtimes.com / Steel Tariffs Will Double to 50 Percent, Trump Announces at Pittsburgh Rally

The president made the announcement during a rally held at the U.S. Steel mill in Western Pennsylvania.

foxbusiness.com / Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in bid to boost US industry

While in Pittsburgh, President Donald Trump revealed a tariff increase on steel from 25% to 50% while discussing a deal with Nippon Steel.

oann.com / Trump announces 50% tariff on steel imports at Pittsburgh rally, celebrates Nippon Steel deal ‘creating and saving over 100,000 American jobs’

President Donald Trump announced that he will be doubling tariffs on steel to 50% during a Pittsburgh rally at U.S. Steel’s Irvin Works on Friday.

cbsnews.com / 5/30: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on President Trump's new plan to double tariffs on imported steel to 50%, Elon Musk's last day as a "special government employee" in the Trump administration, and hopes for a new ceasefire in Gaza.

cbsnews.com / What mixed signals on the economy are saying

President Trump has announced he's doubling all tariffs on steel imported to the U.S. Meanwhile, new data gives a glimpse into the minds of consumers and state of the U.S. economy. Kelly O'Grady explains.

cbsnews.com / Trump announces 50% steel tariffs as Nippon deal sparks hope for U.S. jobs

With his tariffs facing legal challenges and no big trade deal yet, President Trump hoped for an economic boost through what he called a "planned partnership" between Japan's Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, which could save tens of thousands of jobs nationwide, including at least 11,000 around West…

cnn.com / Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’ - CNN

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’  CNN


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