Categories Selected Articles Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect Post author By Mike Nova Post date March 12, 2025 President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy. ← Pennsylvanians react to cuts at Department of Education by Trump administration → Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect