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Trump's 50% Tariff Hike Sparks Global Trade Alarm

6/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is grappling with escalating trade tensions with China, labeling discussions with President Xi Jinping as "extremely hard." In a bold move, he has announced a staggering 50% tariff hike on aluminum and steel imports, raising alarms in Canada and the EU about possible economic fallout and retaliatory actions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is grappling with escalating trade tensions with China, labeling discussions with President Xi Jinping as "extremely hard." In a bold move, he has announced a staggering 50% tariff hike on aluminum and steel imports, raising alarms in Canada and the EU about possible economic fallout and retaliatory actions.