Donald Trump is preparing to revise steel and aluminum tariffs, applying a 25% duty to the full value of finished imports instead of a 50% levy on metal content. Commodity metals would still face 50% tariffs. The change aims to simplify compliance but could raise effective costs for many imports and boost tariff revenue, while supporting domestic manufacturing under Section 232.

2026-04-02

Donald Trump is preparing to revise steel and aluminum tariffs, applying a 25% duty to the full value of finished imports instead of a 50% levy on metal content. Commodity metals would still face 50% tariffs. The change aims to simplify compliance but could raise effective costs for many imports and boost tariff revenue, while supporting domestic manufacturing under Section 232.