The CEO of Nucor Corp. endorses President Trump's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Trump accuses China of 'running the Panama Canal' and defends the tariffs. Nucor supports the tariffs to end currency manipulation and subsidization of steel imports. Tariffs are authorized through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act due to threats from illegal aliens and drugs. Foreign leaders criticize the tariffs.
Key Points
Nucor endorses Trump's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico
Tariffs aim to address currency manipulation and subsidization of steel imports
Tariffs authorized through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act due to threats from illegal aliens and drugs
Pros
Nucor Corp CEO supports Trump's tariffs to strengthen American manufacturing
Tariffs aim to stop illegal dumping, currency manipulation, and subsidization of steel imports
Nucor is the largest steel producer in North America
Cons
Foreign leaders criticize the tariffs imposed by Trump
Potential negative impact on trade relationships with Canada, Mexico, and China