11 February 2025
US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on steel imports, effective from 10 February. 🏭 🚢 .
Which countries are the biggest exporters of steel to the US?
Canada is number 1. In 2024, the US imported 6M metric tons from Canada.
Brazil is number 2 : 4.8 M
Mexico is number 3 : 4.4M
Are tariffs on steel a negotiating tactic or a long term strategy?
(Source : US Dept of Commerce, International Trade Administration 2015-2024 https://www.trade.gov/ )