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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Under Section 232

Our Steel and Aluminum industries (and many others) have been decimated by decades of unfair trade and bad policy with countries from around the world. We must not let our country, companies and workers be taken advantage of any longer. We want free, fair and SMART TRADE!

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June 8, 2018

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On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles and aluminum on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). In light of this conclusion, the... Read more

On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles and aluminum on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). In light of this conclusion, the Secretary recommended actions to adjust the imports of aluminum and steel articles so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security. Among those recommendations was a global tariff of 24 percent on imports of steel articles and 7.7 percent on aluminum in order to reduce imports to a level that the Secretary assessed would enable domestic steel and aluminum producers to use approximately 80 percent of existing domestic production capacity and thereby achieve long-term economic viability through increased production. I concur in the Secretary’s findings.

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Emmanuel Macron

June 8, 2018

We need a free and fair trade for sure. A commercial war opposing allies is not consistent with our mission, with our history, with our current commitments for the global security. At the end of the day, it will destroy jobs, increase prices and the middle class will have to pay for it.

I believe we can build the... Read more

June 8, 2018

We need a free and fair trade for sure. A commercial war opposing allies is not consistent with our mission, with our history, with our current commitments for the global security. At the end of the day, it will destroy jobs, increase prices and the middle class will have to pay for it.

I believe we can build the right answers to legitimate concerns regarding trade imbalances, excesses and overcapacities by negotiating through the World Trade Organization and building cooperative solutions. We wrote these rules. We should follow them.

I'm convinced that if we decide to open our eyes wider, we will be stronger, we will overcome the dangers, we will not let the rampaging work of extreme nationalism shake a world full of hopes for greater prosperity.

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Harley-Davidson

June 27, 2018

The 31% tariff the EU enacted on its motorcycles will raise the cost of each Hog from the U.S. by about $2,200. Rather than raise prices, we will shift production of the motorcycles sold in the EU outside the U.S. over the next 18 months.

Expanding international production to alleviate the EU tariff burden is not... Read more

June 27, 2018

The 31% tariff the EU enacted on its motorcycles will raise the cost of each Hog from the U.S. by about $2,200. Rather than raise prices, we will shift production of the motorcycles sold in the EU outside the U.S. over the next 18 months.

Expanding international production to alleviate the EU tariff burden is not our preference, but it’s the only sustainable option we have to make motorcycles available and affordable to EU customers.

We’d rather not make investments to address these regulatory hurdles and take the profit hit, but we are doing so to protect European riders and our dealers. We believe it is important to protect them, and this is a point perhaps missed by some people who want to believe a simple headline because it’s easier to do so.

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Cecilia Malmström

May 31, 2018Our proposed suspension of substantially equivalent concessions and other obligations to the trade of the United States takes the form of an increase in duty of 10%, 25%, 35% and 50% on selected products originating in the United States. Without prejudice to the effective exercise of its right to suspend substantially equivalent... Read more

May 31, 2018

Our proposed suspension of substantially equivalent concessions and other obligations to the trade of the United States takes the form of an increase in duty of 10%, 25%, 35% and 50% on selected products originating in the United States. Without prejudice to the effective exercise of its right to suspend substantially equivalent concessions or other obligations, the European Union hereby reserves its right to apply the proposed suspension from 20 June 2018 and from 23 March 2021 or from the fifth day following the date of the adoption by, or notification to, the WTO Dispute Settlement Body of a ruling that the United States' safeguard measures are inconsistent with the relevant provisions of the WTO Agreement, if that is earlier, and until the United States' safeguard measure is lifted. This is a measured and proportionate response to the unilateral and illegal decision taken by the United States to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports. What's more, the EU's reaction is fully in line with international trade law. We regret that the United States left us with no other option than to safeguard EU interests.

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Germany's Largest Auto Makers Back Abolition of Tariffs

06/20/2018 - Wall Street Journal

The Effect of Steel on National Security

02/16/2018 - Commerce Department

Harley-Davidson to Shift Production Overseas to Offset EU Tariffs

06/25/2018 - Wall Street Journal

NATO Allies Bristle Over U.S. Tariffs Pinned to Security Threats

07/06/2018 - Wall Street Journal

The Economic Impact of Trump's Tariffs

June 20, 2018 - Tax Foundation

Corporate Leaders Must Reject Trump's Tariffs

- Wall Street Journal

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