Steel and Iron

As Courts Call Tariffs Into Question, Trump Again Turns to His Favorite Tool

The president is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as the courts are challenging the legitimacy of other levies.

By Ana Swanson and Tony Romm

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Is Nippon Steel Finally About to Land U.S. Steel?

A planned merger of the Japanese and American giants, announced in 2023, has traveled through an election, two presidents and strong union opposition.

By River Akira Davis

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Minnesota Iron Miners Lost Their Jobs, But Not Their Faith in Trump’s Tariffs

With demand for steel down and a trade war underway, miners in the Iron Range of Minnesota are feeling the hit. But they hope better times are ahead.

By Talmon Joseph Smith and Tim Gruber

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With US Trade Deal, UK Steel Industry Feels Some Much Needed Relief

The agreement to lift the 25 percent duty on steel exported to the United States provided some relief for struggling businesses, but uncertainties for the industry remain.

By Stanley Reed