President Trump announced Friday his administration would be doubling tariffs on steel imports from 25 percent to 50 percent during a visit to Pennsylvania focused on boosting the U.S. steel industry.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%. Speaking at a U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania, Trump said the move aims to further protect domestic industry.

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to visit the US before the G7 summit to secure a better trade deal.

Major steel stocks jumped Monday after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs tied to the metal. Trump said Friday at a Pennsylvania rally he would double tariffs on steel imports to 50% from 25%, a move that inflamed trade tensions again and drew criticism from global partners.

President Donald Trump announced that he is doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. This is expected to improve the environment for American steel companies and is linked to a partnership deal with Japan’s Nippon Steel.

President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on aluminum and steel, sending futures for the metals surging higher. Steel Manufacturers Association Government Affairs Vice President Brandon Farris discusses the impact of the tariffs and an expected deal between US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel Corp.

President Trump's move to double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% from Wednesday is making waves: Shares in American steelmakers jumped in premarket trading Monday. [**Cleveland-Cliffs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he exchanged views on tariff issues with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Thursday.

Japan's economy minister is heading to Washington this week for a fresh round of talks in an effort to protect vital US trade ties Japan is preparing a package of economic incentives - including expanded purchases of semiconductors and increased defence spending - as it seeks to persuade US President Donald Trump to ease the threat of steep

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting Washington to meet President Donald Trump before a mid-month summit of the Group of Seven nations as he seeks a trade deal, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday.