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Trump's Tariff Rollback Claims Debunked Amid Trade Tensions

2/15/2026

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A White House official said reports that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to roll back tariffs on steel and aluminum are baseless; any changes would require an official announcement.
The administration aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing in steel and aluminum, citing rising U.S. production.
Trump criticized Canada on social media as difficult in trade.
He is expected to veto a bipartisan House of Representatives motion opposing tariffs on Canada.

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A White House official said reports that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to roll back tariffs on steel and aluminum are baseless; any changes would require an official announcement.
The administration aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing in steel and aluminum, citing rising U.S. production.
Trump criticized Canada on social media as difficult in trade.
He is expected to veto a bipartisan House of Representatives motion opposing tariffs on Canada.