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White House says 25% steel and aluminum tariff to go into effect
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Quick Summary
The US will enforce a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from March 12, affecting Canada and all trading partners, with no exemptions.
U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum Starting March 12
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 25% tariff on steel and aluminum with no exceptions or exemptions will go into effect for Canada and all other U.S. trading partners at midnight on March 12, the White House said on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal, Katharine Jackson; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Key Takeaways
- •The US will impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum.
- •The tariff affects Canada and all US trading partners.
- •The tariff goes into effect at midnight on March 12.
- •No exceptions or exemptions will be made.
- •The White House made the announcement on Tuesday.
Frequently Asked Questions about White House says 25% steel and aluminum tariff to go into effect
1When will the 25% tariff on steel and aluminum take effect?
The 25% tariff on steel and aluminum will go into effect at midnight on March 12.
2Will there be any exceptions to the new tariff?
There will be no exceptions or exemptions to the 25% tariff for Canada and all other U.S. trading partners.
3Who reported the announcement of the tariff?
The announcement was reported by Reuters, specifically by Andrea Shalal and Katharine Jackson.
