The implementation of raising customs duties on steel and aluminum in America to 50% has begun.

In a new escalation step, the United States announced an increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, starting from June 4, 2025, in implementation of President Donald Trump's decision. During the announcement, Trump emphasized that this step will strengthen the American steel and aluminum industry to become "stronger than ever," stressing that the new tariffs will protect vital national industries from foreign competition. This announcement followed Trump's statements at a rally in Pennsylvania, where he stated that the additional 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum imports aims to support and enhance the metals sector in the United States. It is worth noting that the tariffs on steel and aluminum were among the first measures taken by Trump in January 2025, when he imposed a 25% tariff on most imports of these metals, sparking trade tensions with several countries, including Canada, which warned of a possible economic disaster following the tariff doubling. The European Union is one of the few countries that have not been directly affected by these measures, while the United States remains the world's largest steel importer, with total imports reaching 26.2 million tons in 2024, meaning that this tariff increase will raise domestic steel prices, potentially negatively impacting both consumer industries and consumers. This move is expected to trigger international reactions and heated trade dialogues, especially with European and German calls for immediate dialogue with Washington on this issue.