Trump signs tariffs to end ‘assault’ on American workers

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President Trump signs a proclamation creating steel and aluminum tariffs on Thursday, arguing he is “defending America’s national security” by taxing imports of the metals.

“We have to protect and build our steel and aluminum industries,” Trump said during a signing ceremony at the White House.

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