Bernd Lange· S&D

Confirmed

Tariffs on steel and aluminum remain at 50%.

Omissions

• The tariffs were originally set at 25% in March 2025 before being increased to 50% in June 2025
• The 50% rate was established approximately 9 months before this statement

Sources

• PrimaryWhite House Presidential ActionsIncrease of steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% announced June 2025
• PrimaryWhite House Fact SheetIn June 2025, President Trump boldly increased the steel and aluminum tariff rates to 50%
• SecondaryThe GuardianThe US has doubled tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports to 50%, effective June 2025
• SecondaryErnst & Young Tax AlertsEffective 4 June 2025, the US has increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from 25% to 50% ad valorem