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Trump imposed steel tariffs using Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows tariffs for national security reasons.

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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allows presidents to impose tariffs when imports threaten national security. Trump argued steel production capacity is essential for defense and critical...

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