Trump says US to impose harsh tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Import duties likely to hit China; may not create domestic jobs

President Donald Trump said the US will slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, and should make an announcement next week.

“We’ll be imposing tariffs on steel imports” and “on aluminum imports,” Trump told metals industry executives at the White House on Thursday. “Some time next week well be signing it in. And you’re going to have protection for the first time in a long time,” he said.

There was confusion Thursday morning after the White House retreated from an announcement over trade. On Wednesday night, Trump looked set to announce stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum, and industry CEOs were sent