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Trump Doubles Tariffs Amid Trade Deficit Narrowing and Legal Uncertainty

President Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, with the U.S. trade deficit narrowing significantly amid ongoing negotiations and legal challenges.


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President Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, aiming to protect domestic industries. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates this could reduce the federal deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next decade, but may also shrink the U.S. economy by 0.6% and increase inflation by 0.4% annually in 2025 and 2026. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed significantly in April, dropping to $61 billion from $140 billion, as imports fell sharply. However, Trump's tariff policies face legal challenges, creating uncertainty in negotiations with Canada and Mexico, while consumer sentiment continues to decline.

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The articles present mixed reactions to the steel and aluminum tariffs, with both support and concern from various sectors.

Concerns about rising costs and economic repercussions dominate the narrative, reflecting a challenging environment for businesses and consumers.

The UK's exemption from tariffs is viewed positively, but uncertainty remains about future trade relations and agreements.

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China and U.S. will hold more tariff talks, Trump says after Xi call
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour·9d·
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"…The back and forth has caused sharp swings in global markets and threatens to hamper trade between the two countries."

Trump’s 50% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum take effect | First Thing
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"…The US has doubled tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50%, pressing ahead in the face of criticism from key trading partners with a measure that Donald Trump says is intended to revive the American industry."

White House signals UK will be spared 50% steel and aluminium tariffs
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"…The reduction in tariff rates for UK steelmakers was 'in the short-term … good news' said Rowan Crozier, the chief executive of Brandauer, a metal stamping specialist."

How the Steel and Aluminum Tariff Hike Will Hit Consumers
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"…The domestic steel industry has voiced support for the increased tariffs, saying they will help it weather increased competition from foreign steel manufacturers."

Donald Trump’s 50% steel and aluminium tariffs take effect
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"…Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard slammed the decision as irrational, noting the imbalance in steel trade between the two nations."

Trump’s policies are ‘raising hell with busineeses,’ according to various surveys this week | Business
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"…Businesses and consumers have been on edge since the beginning of the year, but the latest surveys show that Trump’s policies are clearly reverberating throughout the economy, affecting inflation, hiring and many companies’ finances — all while consumers try to figure out whether to spend now or wait until later."

Trump ratchets up steel tariffs to 50%
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"…U.S. steel firms have hailed Trump’s renewed push to raise the cost to American firms that rely on imports of steel."

Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade -- with caveats
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"…Forecasters say tariffs will likely raise prices for both rich families and poor families, although the CBO is still sorting out which end of the income ladder would be hit hardest."

Steel tariffs double. And, Congress asked to eliminate public broadcasting funds
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"…The Trump administration yesterday formally requested that Congress rescind the $1.1 billion allocated for public broadcasters over the next two years."

With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete
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"…While Trump's overall trade agenda is supposed to promote domestic manufacturing, a survey released this week showed factory orders and output being dragged down by tariffs and the often unpredictable way they've been rolled out."

Trump's tariffs to curb US economic growth while reducing deficit: CBO report
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"…However, the report from the Congressional Budget Office also noted that tariffs would slightly reduce economic output in the United States by 0.6% over the next 10 years, and contribute to a moderate 0.4% increase in inflation over the next year because the cost of consumer goods is expected to rise as a result of tariff policy."

Trump tariffs would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion and shrink the economy, CBO says
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"…The CBO's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth."

50% steel and aluminum tariffs take effect today. Here's what could get more expensive as a result.
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"…President Trump's move to double steel and aluminum tariffs will have a negative impact on housing affordability by further disrupting building material supply chains and fueling business uncertainty."

Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports, cutting trade deficit
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"…Goods brought into the US plunged by 20% in April, recording their largest ever monthly drop in the face of a wave of tariffs unleashed by US President Donald Trump."

Tariff relief for UK but new clock ticking on US deal
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"…There is now a new clock ticking."

Trump’s 50% tariffs on imported steel, aluminum take effect
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"…The increase applies to nearly all trading partners, with Britain the only exception, since it is the only country so far that has reached a preliminary trade agreement with the U.S."

Fed: US Economy Slowing as Tariffs Pressure Prices
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"…The outlook remains slightly pessimistic and uncertain, unchanged relative to the previous report."

Fed: US Economy Slowing as Tariffs Pressure Prices
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"…The latest report showed just three did, while half reported economic declines."

Fed: US Economy Slowing as Tariffs Pressure Prices
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"…The outlook remains slightly pessimistic and uncertain, unchanged relative to the previous report."

CBO: Trump's Tariffs Would Cut US Deficits by $2.8T
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"…Largely confirming what other economic models have predicted, the CBO's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth."

CBO: Trump's Tariffs Would Cut US Deficits by $2.8T
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"…Largely confirming what other economic models have predicted, the CBO's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth."

CBO: Trump's Tariffs Would Cut US Deficits by $2.8T
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"…Largely confirming what other economic models have predicted, the CBO's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth."

US Steel Imports From UK to Stay at 25%
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"…The 25% tariff is expected to be removed as part of the trade deal, although Trump warned that it could even increase the levy on the U.K. to 50% 'on or after July 9' if the White House 'determines that the United Kingdom has not complied with relevant aspects of the EPD.'"

US Steel Imports From UK to Stay at 25%
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"…The 25% tariff is expected to be removed as part of the trade deal, although Trump warned that it could even increase the levy on the U.K. to 50% "on or after July 9" if the White House "determines that the United Kingdom has not complied with relevant aspects of the EPD.""

Trump’s Tariffs Will Slash Deficits by $2.8 Trillion Over 10 Years: CBO
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"…President Donald Trump’s tariffs would cut federal deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade, according to a new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office."

Canada Scrambles to Negotiate with US After Trump Deals a Crushing Blow Overnight
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"…The additional tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum announced today by the United States are unlawful and unjustified."

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