Mon Mar 17 07:49:36 UTC 2025: **Trump to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Autos on April 2nd**
**Washington, D.C. – March 17, 2025** – President Donald Trump confirmed today that he will proceed with reciprocal tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos, beginning April 2nd. These tariffs, which will target both allies and adversaries, are in addition to the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports already in effect. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump reiterated his intention to levy these retaliatory tariffs, stating that countries imposing tariffs on US goods will face equivalent countermeasures. He indicated that both sectoral and reciprocal tariffs would be implemented, further escalating the ongoing trade war.
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