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Trump says ‘no intention’ to ease steel, aluminum tariffs



US President Donald Trump

Washington, March 17: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had “no intention” to ease steel and aluminum tariffs as Washington edges towards an all-out trade war with major partners.

Since January, Trump has imposed levies on multiple trading partners and imports — including steel and aluminum roiling financial markets and fanning fears that his plans could tip the world’s biggest economy into a recession.

The president told reporters aboard Air Force One he did not plan to make exceptions to the tariffs, saying: “No, I have no intention of that.

He instead doubled down on a pledge to impose reciprocal levies as soon as April 2 to remedy trade practices Washington deems unfair, raising the potential for more products and trading partners to be specifically targeted.

“April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” he said. “Billions of dollars have already come into our country and the big money is coming in from April 2”. #nepal # no intention #AFP