President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25 cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. The action affects millions of tons of steel and aluminum that had country duty free. The tariffs take effect March 4th.

Key Takeaways The White House is set to implement a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, which could impact prices on a wide range of consumer products. Almost half of the aluminum used in the U.

The president imposed a 25 percent tariff on global metals, repeating a move from his first term. Economists and foreign governments know what will come next.