Paul Nathanson is executive director for the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users, which comprises over 30,000 U.S. companies in the manufacturing sector and downstream supply chains of industries.

Can President Trump really change steel import restrictions on Argentina and Brazil? It's complicated

His announcement on Monday raises many questions and was rightfully met with confusion.

On Monday, President Trump announced plans to restore tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and Argentina. The announcement caught everyone by surprise raises many questions.

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Section 232 Steel Tariffs: The consequences of encouraging the government to tax your customers

Why the Section 232 steel tariffs were a futile effort to save domestic steel

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September 3, 2019

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Paul Nathanson, executive director for the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users, explains why the Section 232 steel tariffs were a futile effort to save domestic steel.

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Can President Trump really change steel import restrictions on Argentina and Brazil? It's complicated

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