President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent, effective June 4, 2025.The move aims to protect U.S. national security by curbing what the administration describes as a threat from excessively low-priced metal imports that undermine domestic industries.

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%.

President Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday that will increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from the current 25%, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The increased tariffs will go into effect on Wednesday,