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in 2018, the Trump administration imposed tariffs on three specific imports… Steel, Aluminum, & Washing Machines… to “safeguard U.S. industries & jobs.”

these measures addressed:

“national security concerns”

& “unfair trade practices” ,such as dumping, from foreign competitors

per: The Bureau of Labor Statistics

•Steel:

◦ Before (Pre-March 2018):

~$630 per short ton

*18+ Months Later (Sept 2019+): ~$550-$600 per short ton

•Washing Machines:

◦Before (Pre-Feb 2018):

~$400-$500

*18+ Months Later (Aug 2019+): ~$450-$500

•Aluminum:

◦ Before (Pre-March 2018): ~$2,300-$2,450 per metric ton

*18+ Months Later (Sept 2019+): ~$2,100-$2,250 per metric ton