U.S. enforces 25% tariffs on all steel, aluminum imports

The United States on Wednesday placed 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, not just targeting countries already singled out, such as Canada, China and Mexico, a move certain to cause further trade friction with major global economies.It is the first time the U.S. administration has put sector-based tariffs into effect since President Donald Trump took office for a nonconsecutive second term on Jan. 20, with steel and aluminum products imported to the United States from Japan and other major U.S. trading partners falling entirely under their scope.The European Union swiftly …READ FULL ARTICLE