Trump did pretty much the same with steel and aluminum tariffs during his first term. But they took a toll last time,


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-11 07:25:25">February 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM EST</time>

Trump did pretty much the same with steel and aluminum tariffs during his first term. But they took a toll last time,{ai:summary}<p>Trump's previous steel and aluminum tariffs had significant negative effects during his first term. The implications of these trade policies are being revisited as he considers similar actions again. </p><p>#economy</p>

Trump once again slaps taxes on foreign steel, aluminum, a move that proved costly in his first term

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