US to levy 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from March

11/02/2025 02:55 France 24

US President Donald Trump issued a 25% steel and aluminium tariff on all countries "without exception" on Monday, heightening fears of a potential trade war and increased consumer costs.

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11/02/2025 09:19 France 24

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11/02/2025 02:04 France 24

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09/02/2025 23:07 France 24

Trump says he spoke to Putin, Kremlin can’t ‘confirm or deny’

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