The United States doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Wednesday, activating a hike in the duties on the imported metals to 50% from the 25% rate introduced in March. The day also marks the Trump administration’s deadline for trading partners to submit their “best offers” to avoid further steep import duties set to take effect in early July.

President Donald Trump wrote in his executive order the higher tariffs would “more effectively counter foreign countries that continue to offload low-priced, excess steel and aluminum in the

Here's what we know. What's the tariff rate on imported steel and aluminum now? Steel and aluminum imports are currently taxed at 25% — a rate that both metals have faced across

The ruling, handed down late on Monday by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Corley in San Francisco, did not delve into the merits of California's lawsuit. Now, three separate U.S. a

But the court left open a path for state officials to appeal to the liberal-leaning U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.