US exempts EU, 6 other countries from steel tariffs

(VOVWORLD) - US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Thursday that the EU, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea will temporarily be exempt from President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. 
US exempts EU, 6 other countries from steel tariffs - ảnh 1 US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer at a press conference in Mexico in March 5, 2018 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

The statement came after Mr. Trump two weeks ago imposed a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports despite strong objections from the international community, including US allies.

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