How Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impact American Industries.


How Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impact American Industries.

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How Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impact American Industries.

Steel and aluminum are used in many things we use every day. These metals are found in cars, refrigerators, and even soda cans.

President Trump put a tax on steel and aluminum from other countries. This tax makes these metals more expensive for businesses to buy.

Construction companies use a lot of steel and aluminum. The tax might make it cost more to build things like houses and schools.

Companies that make food and drinks also use a lot of steel and aluminum. If these metals are more expensive, food and drinks might cost more in stores.

Some companies might try to find other materials to use instead of steel and aluminum. But this could be hard because these metals are used in so many things.


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What are steel and aluminum used for?

They are used in cars, refrigerators, and soda cans.

What did President Trump do to steel and aluminum from other countries?

He put a tax on them, making them more expensive for businesses.

How might the tax on steel and aluminum affect food and drinks?

If these metals are more expensive, food and drinks might cost more in stores.


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