Episode 1862 • • 1:47:39 - 1:56:46
1862: Smear Campaign
Section 232 Tariffs, American Steel, and National Security
Donald Trump signed an executive order revamping Section 232 tariffs to apply to the full value of products containing steel, copper, and aluminum. The move is intended to close loopholes used by foreign importers and reinvigorate the American steel industry, which has seen $25 billion in recent investments. Industry executives claim these tariffs are essential for national security, providing the capacity needed for naval construction and creating thousands of manufacturing jobs.