U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

On Feb. 10, 2025, just a week after announcing country-specific, blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, President Trump implemented his America First Trade Policy, signing two proclamations: Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States and Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States.

President Trump plans to impose fresh tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports, seeking to curb China’s growing dominance in global trade. These six charts show the tariffs’ potential economic

“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25% tariff,” he told reporters Sunday on Air Force One as he flew from Florida to New Orleans to attend the Super Bowl. When asked about aluminum, he responded, “aluminum, too” will be subject to the trade penalties.

Construction firms are likely to feel the squeeze within months if the new fees on imported materials take effect in March.

Existing American tariffs already restrict steel and aluminum shipments from China, which is now flooding other markets with its exports instead.

President Donald Trump is preparing to formally announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. It's part of an aggressive effort to remake the existing terms of world trade that so far has compounded economic uncertainty.

US President Trumps proposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could disrupt Asias trade landscape, with Vietnam and South Korea among the most affected, according to ING Group strategists. Vietnams steel

Britain's business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday the UK would impose tariffs on U.S. products if the country failed to get an exception for steel and aluminum from 25% U.S. tariffs. The business and trade secretary told the BBC that the UK could bring back tariffs on U.