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Steel Shockwaves: Analyzing Trump’s Surge to 50% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Surge to 50% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration unilaterally raised tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862) to justify national security concerns (The Guardian 2025). This executive action reflects a broader pattern of protectionist trade measures stretching back to early 2018, when initial 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs were first imposed. By doubling these rates, the administration underscored an acute sense of economic competition with producers in China, the European Union, and other major exporters. The core contention rests on whether raw materials are legitimately vital to military readiness and critical infrastructure, or merely a pretext for shielding domestic industries.