WASHINGTON, June 4 (NENA) - US President Donald Trump has signed an order doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, with the higher tariff set to go into effect on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

The White House said on its website, tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the United Kingdom will remain at 25%, with possible changes or quotas starting July 9, 2025, depending on the status of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.

The steel and aluminum tariffs will apply only to the steel and aluminum contents of imported products, whereas the non-steel and non-aluminum contents of imported products will be subject to other applicable tariffs.

President Trump is cracking down on false import declarations by requiring strict reporting of steel and aluminum content, with tough penalties like fines or loss of import rights for violators. (MENA)

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