The WTO's rejection of former President Trump's tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel has prompted pushback from the Biden administration and the U.S. steel industry.
In its ruling, the WTO said it was "not persuaded" that the U.S. implemented the tariffs "in time of war or other emergency in international relations" that would justify the tariffs on national security grounds.
EU HITS US FOR INFLATION REDUCTION ACT ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAX CREDIT REQUIRING FINAL ASSEMBLY IN NORTH AMERICA Despite having taken steps to negate the tariffs, the Biden administration took issue with the WTO's decision and argued it overstepped its authority by ruling against tariffs based on national security concerns."The United States strongly rejects the flawed interpretation and conclusions," said Adam Hodge, spokesman for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
United Steelworkers, a trade union representing 850,000 workers, released a statement opposed to the WTO ruling that said, "U.S. actions have been effective. Section 232 relief helped to promote production, investment and job creation, while keeping America safe."
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