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Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% on Wednesday, June 11, as investors weighed softer-than-expected inflation data and progress on U.S.-China trade talks.Shares of Nucor and other steelmakers lost ground following reports that the U.
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The 50% steel and aluminum tariffs could lead to higher prices on everything from cars to home and office supplies.
Last week, the Trump Administration enforced new levies against steel and aluminum imports, doubling the existing 25 percent tariff. These high duties join similar taxes on other essential construction materials such as lumber and timber,
The Trump administration’s new 50% duty on imported steel could increase store prices for items in steel cans by 9% to 15%, according to the Consumer Brands Association,
President Trump was speaking at a steel plant in West Mifflin, Pa. to celebrate the deal between Japanese-owned Nippon and U.S. Steel.
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Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported steel and aluminum increased from 25% to 50%, intensifying uncertainty among homebuilders.
The steel used in cans is mostly imported—and subject to the Trump administration’s new 50% levy.
Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy.
President Trump has doubled the rate on foreign metals to 50%, saying the levies weren’t high enough to help the U.S. industry.
Trump's increased steel tariff could lead to you paying more for appliances and cars, while impacting ports in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the government will soon announce measures to clamp down on steel dumping from foreign countries and help domestic manufacturers hit by punishing US tariffs.
Home builders, car manufacturers and can makers are among those that will see higher prices for materials. Those companies could charge customers more.