News Analysis
WASHINGTON—When President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs on all countries take effect on March 12, much of the conversation will center around their effectiveness in tackling China’s aggressive trade practices.
Years of China’s Unfair Trade Practices at Core of Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have accused China of dumping cheap steel on the global market, harming U.S. producers.
A worker moves steel product at North York Iron, a steel supplier in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Feb. 11, 2025. Cole Burston/AFP
