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Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products, sources say
The Trump administration plans to reshape its steel and aluminum tariff regime, keeping a 50% tariff for commodity steel and aluminum imports while reducing duties on derivative products made from the metals to 15% or 25%, depending on the product, two sources familiar with the plans said. The details could change and will be subject to a tariff proclamation from President Donald Trump, which is expected as early as Thursday. A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. The tariff adjustment plan was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. The sources told Reuters that ... (full story)
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