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Trump to Introduce New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
President Trump announced that he will unveil a new set of tariffs, imposing a 25 percent tax on steel and aluminum imports, with additional reciprocal tariffs expected to follow shortly after. He indicated that these tariffs will affect “everybody,” responding to inquiries about which countries would be impacted.
This announcement coincides with a challenging day for the administration, as judicial interventions continue to hinder its directives.
In a noteworthy legal development, a federal judge in Rhode Island mandated that the Trump administration must adhere to his order to restore federal grants, which the administration had previously frozen. This ruling followed claims from attorneys general of several Democratic states that the administration was not complying with existing legal requirements. Additionally, another federal judge issued an indefinite block on Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship.
As Congress reconvenes later today, a procedural vote for Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as director of national intelligence awaits. Gabbard, one of the more contentious nominees from Trump, recently advanced through committee votes along party lines.
Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is actively engaging with both House and Senate Republicans to forge an agreement to ensure government funding beyond the March 14 deadline, while promoting the President’s policy priorities. Concurrently, the Senate is also addressing Trump’s cabinet nominations.
In other news, The Hill is set to commence its “Future of Energy” series, starting with in-depth coverage by Rachel Frazin that examines how plummeting costs are propelling the U.S. towards green energy solutions, despite shifting political landscapes.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates on these developments.
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