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Donald Trump doubled America’s tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, taking them to 50%. Speaking to steelworkers in Pennsylvania, America’s president said the levies meant “Nobody’s going to be able to steal your industry.” The earlier levy of 25% will remain in place for steel imports from Britain, which signed a trade agreement with America last month.

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