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Trump metals tariffs propel gold, China steel under pressure

China, the biggest steel maker, is not a top direct exporter of steel to the U.S. but Trump said that China’s exports had forced others to ship more to the U.S., while rising imports “support a conclusion” of transshipment or processing of steel products via third party countries into the U.S.

“Today is a great day for the U.S. aluminum industry,” said Mark Duffy, president of the APAA.

“Unfair trade practices have devastated the domestic aluminum industry and President Trump’s actions today will protect thousands of American workers and their families.”

Source – Reuters

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