Trump raised steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to what level in 2025?

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President Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% in 2025, eliminating all country exemptions. In March 2025, aluminum tariffs initially rose from 10% to 25%, then both metals saw another doubling. By November 2025, the overall average effective U.S. tariff rate reached 16.8%, down from a peak of 27% in April (the highest in over a century). The tariff escalation aimed to protect domestic producers but created uncertainty that discouraged factory orders and contributed to manufacturing's consecutive monthly job losses starting in April.

Trump raised steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to what level in 2025?

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