Here's a quick recap of what has occurred in US politics today: Trump issued a 25% steel and aluminum tariff on all countries, raising fears of a potential trade war and increased consumer costs. The president pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich years after the Democrat was found guilty of political corruption charges

Coca-Cola Co. may have to source more PET for its drinks sold in the US in the wake of President Trump’s planned tariff on steel and aluminium imports. The US president is lining up a 25% tariff on the shipments,

Donald Trump said he would on Monday impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, expanding his trade conflicts to the metals sector in a new burst of protectionism from Washington.

During his first term, Trump put tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminium imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. But the US reached a deal a year later with Canada and Mexico to end those tariffs, although the EU import taxes remained in place until 2021.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan industry minister Yoji Muto said on Wednesday the nation has requested that the United States exempt Japan from steel and aluminium tariffs.

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Trump said the United States trade surplus with Australia was one of the reasons he was considering an exemption from the tariffs.

The American President accused Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of prematurely suggesting Australia had been given an exemption.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering exempting Australia from newly reinstated steel and aluminium tariffs after a phone call with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Trumps decision to reimpose a 25%