White House denies reports of planned changes to Trump metals tariffs
White House officials dismissed Friday reports about rolling back metals tariffs. They stated that any policy changes remain speculative until the president makes an announcement.
The White House stated on February 13, 2026, that there will be no changes to the steel and aluminum tariffs established by the Trump administration unless President Donald Trump personally announces them. This official communication directly rebuts various media reports that had suggested planned exemptions or imminent rollbacks were under consideration. The administration maintained that the existing trade framework remains firm and that any deviations from the current policy would originate solely from the president.
