Impact of President Trump's Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

SOURCE www.npr.org
NPR's A Martinez interviews Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell about President Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum globally.

Key Points

  • Impact on domestic industries
  • Job creation potential
  • Global trade implications

Pros

  • Protecting domestic steel and aluminum industries
  • Potential to create more jobs in the U.S.

Cons

  • Possible increase in prices for consumers
  • Risk of trade retaliation from other countries