U.S. Military Backs ‘Targeted’ Tariffs on Steel And Aluminum
- Mattis expresses concern about possible impact on U.S. allies
- Military not impeded by unfair trade practices, Mattis says
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U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis is urging “targeted” tariffs on steel and aluminum, warning that more sweeping action might antagonize American allies.
The Commerce Department said last week it had concluded that steel and aluminum imports imperil U.S. national security, following an investigation ordered by President Donald Trump. Commerce recommended a range of options for the president, including tariffs as high as 24 percent on foreign steel and 7.7 percent on aluminum.