Trump adjusts tariff rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products through executive order
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday revamping tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper products. The changes adjust how tariff rates are calculated, basing them on the import value paid by the U.S. rather than production costs in the country of origin.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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- Wall Street Journalfirst
- Reuters+48 min
- The Hill+1.7 h
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“Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products - Reuters”
“Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper”
“Exclusive | Trump Overhauls Metal Tariffs - WSJ”
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The executive order was signed on Thursday.
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