June 1, 2026 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy

Confirmed

Trump Extends 25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Through 2027 While Carving Out Favored Partners

On June 1, 2026, President Trump signed a proclamation adjusting the Section 232 tariff regimes for aluminum, steel and copper, effective June 8. It keeps a 25 percent base duty on covered aluminum and steel articles...

June 4, 2025 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy

Confirmed

Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%, Sparing Only the U.K.

Effective June 4, 2025, the Trump administration doubled Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The increase, announced in a White House fact sheet, applied to raw metals and to a long list...