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Presidential Proclamation Increasing Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Original title: Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel Into the United States

June 3, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This policy significantly increases the cost of importing steel and aluminum, which may impact prices for domestic manufacturers and consumers who rely on these materials.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Domestic steel and aluminum manufacturers

These industries are subject to changes in market competition and price support levels for their products.

Importers of steel and aluminum products

These entities must pay a 50 percent tariff on goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses on or after June 4, 2025.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 3, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump has issued a proclamation increasing the tariff rate on imported steel and aluminum articles and their derivatives from 25 percent to 50 percent. This action, effective June 4, 2025, is intended to address national security concerns related to foreign imports and support the domestic production capacity of these industries. The order also includes provisions to align with the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.

Key Facts

Tariff rates for steel and aluminum imports are increased from 25 percent to 50 percent.
The new tariff rates take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025.
The action is taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
The proclamation includes specific provisions for the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.

Why It Matters

This policy significantly increases the cost of importing steel and aluminum, which may impact prices for domestic manufacturers and consumers who rely on these materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the new tariff rates go into effect?

The new 50 percent tariff rates go into effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025.

Why is the President increasing these tariffs?

The President states the increase is necessary to counter foreign countries offloading excess steel and aluminum and to support the health and production capacity of domestic industries for national defense needs.

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Escalation of Trade Protectionism

The document marks a sharp increase in tariff rates from 25% to 50%, indicating a shift toward more aggressive protectionist measures for domestic metal industries.

Donald J. Trump

Connected Entities

personDonald J. Trump“President of the United States who issued the proclamation.”Map →

personSecretary of Commerce“Provided the investigation and reports on the impact of steel and aluminum impor”Map →

locationUnited Kingdom“Subject to specific treatment under the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.”Map →

bill_numberProclamation 10947“The identifier for this specific presidential proclamation.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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