US government tweaks how tariff on metal imports are calculated
The new rules base duties on consumer prices and alter rates by metal content, offering some relief for automakers
On April 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to change how tariffs on metal imports are calculated and to address what senior administration officials described as efforts by foreign metal producers to circumvent import duties.
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