The United States will impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports starting Monday, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of trade levies under his administration.
Speaking aboard Air Force One while en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump reiterated his support for tariffs as a tool to pressure other nations into aligning with his trade policies.
Since taking office, Trump has aggressively pursued tariffs as part of his economic strategy. In his first weeks, he imposed duties on China while also targeting Canada and Mexico, though he later delayed tariffs on the latter two nations for a month in exchange for commitments to curb fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration.
China retaliated with its countermeasures, slapping 15-percent duties on US coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as 10-percent tariffs on crude oil, machinery, and high-performance vehicles.
Trump has also vowed to impose tariffs on the European Union, although specific details have yet to be announced. Additionally, he has signalled plans to introduce tariffs on semiconductors, oil, and gas, further intensifying global trade tensions.
