By Dan Calabrese ——Bio and Archives--March 8, 2018
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As aides race to complete the necessary paperwork, President Trump said he will meet with industry executives Thursday afternoon to discuss formally imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. "Looking forward to 3:30 P.M. meeting today at the White House," Trump tweeted in the morning. "We have to protect & build our Steel and Aluminum Industries while at the same time showing great flexibility and cooperation toward those that are real friends and treat us fairly on both trade and the military." Trump did not say what he meant by "flexibility" with "real friends," but aides said the tariffs could well include exemptions for Canada and Mexico, pending the outcome of other trade negotiations. Late Wednesday, two administration officials said the event would take place Thursday afternoon, but it was not put on the official White House schedule released Wednesday night. There has been no official announcement other than the president's tweet. Despite rising opposition from global allies and some Republicans, aides said Trump plans to follow through on his pledge to impose the tariffs on certain steel and aluminum imports, though there is some question as to when they will become formalized.
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