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Trump Comes To Western Pennsylvania To Tell Steelworkers That He Is Killing Their Jobs By Doubling Tariffs

Last updated: May 30, 2025 4:12 pm
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During a recent event in Western Pennsylvania, former President Trump was expected to deliver a triumphant announcement: the assurance that US Steel would remain operational following its sale to Nippon Steel. However, amid the usual fanfare of applause and a cacophony of embellishments, Trump inadvertently revealed a policy shift that could jeopardize the livelihoods of steelworkers in the region.

Trump proclaimed:

“We are going to be imposing a 25% increase. We’re going to bring it from 25% to 50%, the tariffs on steel into the United States of America, which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States. Nobody’s gonna get around that, so we’re bringing it up.”

“From 25%, we’re doubling it to 50%. And that’s a loophole. By the way, I have to tell you, I believe that this group of people that just made this investment right now are very happy because that means that nobody’s gonna be able to steal your industry. At 25%, they can sort of get over that fence; at 50%, they can no longer get over the fence.”

While the rhetoric was forceful, the implications of Trump’s tariff increase are far from reassuring. The reality is that raising tariffs on steel imports will inevitably escalate steel prices. This is problematic, especially since the U.S. currently lacks the capacity to meet domestic steel demand through local production alone.

A recent analysis from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) highlights this issue:

“It is highly unlikely that local production can increase sufficiently to fully replace net imports in the short to medium term. Some of the largest U.S. steelmakers—including Nucor, Steel Dynamics, and US Steel—are expanding capacity. However, these expansions represent only a small fraction of the country’s net imports.”

“Domestic capacity utilization rates did not rise above about 85%, even when steel prices surged to all-time record highs in late 2021, while recent operating rates hover around 75%, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Furthermore, there are discrepancies between the types of steel products imported and those produced domestically.”

“In the long term, we do not expect higher effective U.S. tariff rates on steel to independently boost domestic production or foster a manufacturing renaissance.”

Higher tariffs on steel could lead to decreased usage of steel, which, in turn, means fewer jobs for steelworkers. In essence, Trump’s visit, instead of heralding job security, could foreshadow layoffs for those very workers cheering in the audience.

It’s worth noting that Trump has a history of reversing course on tariff policies. Should he choose to backtrack on this decision, the impact may be mitigated. However, if he holds his ground, the applause from steelworkers may soon be replaced by silence as they face potential job losses.

What are your thoughts on Trump’s potential to jeopardize steel jobs? We welcome your comments below.

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