‘Cost and chaos’: Trump’s metal tariffs sweep across corporate America

Executives grapple with uncertainty and price volatility even before levies come into effect

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Could Trump's tariffs cost Americans their jobs?

The White House says President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect on March 12. On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signaled he could retaliate against the ...
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Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation

Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.
The New York Times - 14h
Worried Trump’s aluminum tariffs will raise prices on canned drinks and metal appliances? Here’s what to expect.

There’s good news for shoppers concerned that Trump’s latest tariffs will raise prices on six-packs of beer.
MarketWatch - 10h
Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry

President Donald Trump’s tariffs, both implemented and just threatened, are causing “chaos” for the U.S. automotive industry, according to Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley.
NBC News - 12h
Trump’s New Tariffs Target Foreign Metals

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The New York Times - 1d
US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs

Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effect
Financial Times - 1d
Winter storms to sweep across US: Al Roker tracks forecast

On the heels of a weekend of snow and ice for tens of millions, two more winter storms are set to sweep across the United States in the coming days. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.
NBC News - 1d
FirstFT: Trump to impose metals tariffs and new retaliatory levies

Also in today’s newsletter, Elliott takes a stake in BP and a shift in M&A advising on Wall Street
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‘It’s Pure Chaos.’ Government Contractors Chart an Uncertain Path After Trump’s Sweeping Anti-DEI Orders

Government contractors worry that running afoul of Donald Trump’s executive orders on DEI will cost them funding, which could have disastrous results.
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