Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Increases Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
The new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports begin today, the same day President Donald Trump’s administration wants trading partners to make “best offers” to avoid other punishing import levies from taking effect in early July.
- President Trump is raising the tariff on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, with the higher tariff set to go into effect on June 4, 2025.
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the United Kingdom will remain at 25%, with possible changes or quotas starting July 9, 2025, depending on the status of the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.
- The steel and aluminum tariffs will apply only to the steel and aluminum contents of imported products, whereas the non-steel and non-aluminum contents of imported products will be subject to other applicable tariffs.
Read the Fact Sheet at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/06/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-increases-section-232-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum/
