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February 25, 2025 · 414 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 14220 on February 25, 2025, directing an investigation into copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The order requires the Department of Commerce to assess whether copper imports threaten national security and report findings within 60 days. Depending on findings, the order could lead to tariffs, quotas, or restrictions on copper imports, affecting prices and availability of copper for manufacturers, construction, and consumers.
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August 28, 2020 · 2,056 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 28, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 10414, which modified tariffs on steel imports by adjusting Section 232 tariff rates and exemptions. The proclamation reduced the tariff rate on certain steel products from 25% to 0% for countries meeting specified criteria, while maintaining or adjusting rates for others. The action directly affected steel prices for American manufacturers, construction companies, and automotive producers who import or use steel in production.
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August 6, 2020 · 2,078 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 6, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 2020-17977 adjusting imports of aluminum into the United States. The proclamation modified tariff rates and established import quotas on aluminum products, continuing restrictions initially imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The action directly affected U.S. importers, domestic aluminum producers, and manufacturers using aluminum as an input, altering the cost and availability of aluminum-based goods in the American market.
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January 24, 2020 · 2,273 days ago
💰 Economy
On January 24, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 2020-01806 adjusting tariffs on derivative aluminum and steel articles imported into the United States. The proclamation modified existing Section 232 tariff rates on aluminum and steel products, including items manufactured from steel and aluminum. The action directly affected prices and availability of downstream products containing these materials for American manufacturers and consumers.
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May 19, 2019 · 2,523 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 19, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 9980, adjusting imports of steel into the United States by modifying tariff rates and establishing quota systems on steel products. The proclamation modified the 25% steel tariffs previously imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, creating exemptions and quota allocations for certain countries and steel categories. The confirmed direct impact included increased costs for American manufacturers using steel, price increases for steel-dependent consumer goods including automobiles and appliances, and trade disputes with multiple countries resulting in retaliatory tariffs on American agricultural and manufactured exports.
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May 19, 2019 · 2,523 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 19, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 9899, imposing a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports. The proclamation applied to most countries except Canada and Mexico, citing national security concerns under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The tariff increased costs for manufacturers using imported aluminum and affected consumer prices for aluminum-containing products including beverages, automobiles, and construction materials.
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May 17, 2019 · 2,525 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 17, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-10774 imposing tariffs on imported automobiles and automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The proclamation authorized the President to adjust imports of these products, implementing tariff increases on foreign-manufactured vehicles and components. The action increased costs for American consumers purchasing vehicles and raised prices on auto parts, while affecting U.S. manufacturers reliant on imported components.
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August 29, 2018 · 2,786 days ago
💰 Economy
On August 29, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 10296 imposing tariffs on steel imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The proclamation established a 25% tariff on most steel imports into the United States, with some country-specific exemptions. American manufacturers, construction companies, and consumers faced increased costs for steel-containing products including vehicles, appliances, machinery, and infrastructure materials.
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March 22, 2018 · 2,946 days ago
💰 Economy
On March 22, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 10017 imposing a 25% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The proclamation took effect on March 23, 2018, and increased prices on aluminum-containing products for American consumers and manufacturers, including automobiles, beverage cans, construction materials, and appliances. The tariff remained in effect through Trump's first term and into subsequent administrations with limited modifications.