Scott Bessent says President Trump will decide on narrowing metals tariffs
Scott Bessent says President Trump will decide on narrowing metals tariffs. Officials are reviewing duties as living costs rise during the mid-term election year.
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US administration is currently reviewing the scope of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, a move that could lead to narrowing or clarifying the trade measures. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other senior officials confirmed that the policy is under discussion, though any final modification remains at the discretion of President Donald Trump. This review comes as the administration evaluates the broad impact of trade protections on the national economy and national-security trade policy.
US administration is currently reviewing the scope of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, a move that could lead to narrowing or clarifying the trade measures. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other senior officials confirmed that the policy is under discussion, though any final modification remains at the discretion of President Donald Trump. This review comes as the administration evaluates the broad impact of trade protections on the national economy and national-security trade policy.
