Trump’s Potential Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports: A Closer Look at North American Trade Tensions

Post Views: 459 Steel and Aluminum Imports Trade Policy Shift: Canada and Mexico Under Scrutiny President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to reintroduce steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, potentially targeting Canada and Mexico with duties of up to 25%. This move would disrupt existing trade relationships under the USMCA, where both nations currently enjoy tariff-free access for metals. Canada, the U.S.’s top steel supplier, exported 5.9 million metric tons in 2024, followed by Mexico with 3.2 million tons. Trump’s proposal stems from national security concerns and suspic...