Fact-check · Sep 28, 2026 · Donald Trump
“I imposed powerful 50% tariffs on all foreign steel”
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What the record shows
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel imports (Section 232, March 2018), not 50%. Some countries received temporary exemptions; rates varied by country and product category.
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement, Sep. 28, 2026
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