- The U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports starting Monday.
- President Trump announced the decision while traveling to the Super Bowl.
- The move may escalate trade tensions with key U.S. partners.
The United States will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports starting Monday, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday.
Speaking aboard Air Force One while en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump confirmed the latest round of trade levies, according to a White House pool report.
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The decision marks another escalation in U.S. trade policies under Trump, who has repeatedly used tariffs as a tool to protect American industries.
The move is expected to impact major steel and aluminum exporters to the U.S., including Canada, the European Union, and China.
While the administration argues that tariffs are necessary to safeguard American jobs and production, critics warn that the policy could trigger retaliatory measures from affected countries.
Economists have also raised concerns about potential price hikes in industries reliant on these metals, including construction and automobile manufacturing.
As global markets react to the announcement, analysts anticipate further trade tensions between the U.S. and its key trading partners.
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