Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to start tomorrow

By Scott Horsley

Published March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT

President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum, starting Wednesday. The move could help domestic steel and aluminum makers but raise prices for everyone else.

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Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent. He reports on ups and downs in the national economy as well as fault lines between booming and busting communities.

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