Trump Said to Get Aluminum Study That Could Result in Barriers
Trade cases pile up, including steel, solar, washing machines
President Donald Trump has received the findings of a government study into U.S. aluminum imports that could result in tariffs or quotas and provide a boost to domestic producers, according to a person familiar with the proceedings.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has submitted the results of the Section 232 investigation to the White House, said the person, who couldn’t be identified to discuss an action that hasn’t yet been made public. The Commerce Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.-- More....
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