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New steel and aluminum tariff rates take effect March 12, executive orders show

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Posted on February 11, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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US Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rates to Start March 12

(Reuters) - The new 25% tariff rates on steel and aluminum imports into the United States are due to take effect on March 12, according to the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.

A U.S. official earlier had said the new rates would take effect on March 4. The full texts of the orders were not released for several hours after Trump signed them.

(Reporting By Dan Burns; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US.
  • Tariffs effective from March 12, as per executive orders.
  • Initial date was March 4, later changed.
  • Orders signed by President Trump.
  • Full texts of orders delayed in release.

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The article discusses new US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, effective March 12, as per President Trump's executive orders.
When do the new tariffs take effect?
The new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect on March 12.
Who signed the executive orders?
The executive orders were signed by President Donald Trump.

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