Trump to Sign Tariffs on Thursday but Some Countries Could Escape Them
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Trump to Sign Tariffs on Thursday but Some Countries Could Escape Them
By ANA SWANSONMARCH 7, 2018
WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to formally sign off on stiff
and sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports at noon on Thursday, according to people familiar with the deliberations, capitalizing on the pending departure of his top economic adviser, Gary D. Cohn, who was the plan’s primary opponent.
But as advisers readied for an announcement, the White House appeared to open the door to
making the policy less draconian, saying Wednesday that close allies could be exempted.
“And there are potential carve-outs for Mexico and Canada based on national security and possibly other countries as well based on that process.”
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By ANA SWANSONMARCH 7, 2018
WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to formally sign off on stiff
and sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports at noon on Thursday, according to people familiar with the deliberations, capitalizing on the pending departure of his top economic adviser, Gary D. Cohn, who was the plan’s primary opponent.
But as advisers readied for an announcement, the White House appeared to open the door to
making the policy less draconian, saying Wednesday that close allies could be exempted.
“And there are potential carve-outs for Mexico and Canada based on national security and possibly other countries as well based on that process.”
What you need to know to start your day, delivered to your inbox Monday through Friday.