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TRADE WARS & TARIFFS

Trump extends US aluminum, steel tariffs for some imported products

27-01-2020 13:50 Decision comes almost two years after administration implemented tariffs on imports of foreign raw steel and aluminium, saying they threatened viability of domestic industries.

TRADE WARS & TARIFFS

Government welcomes US decision not to impose steel tariffs

27-01-2020 09:02 "Effective immediately, I will restore the Tariffs on all Steel & Aluminium that is shipped into the US from" Brazil and Argentina, tweets Trump.

TRADE WARS & TARIFFS

Bolsonaro claims US will scrap tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminium

21-12-2019 08:33 Brazilian leader announces Donald Trump is scrapping planned tariffs on Brazilian steel and aluminium, following a telephone call between the two leaders. No confirmation – nor news on what happens to Argentina.

BLOOMBERG

Top Trump official says no decision yet on steel tariffs

10-12-2019 18:33 Trump’s top economic adviser says administration hasn’t made a decision about re-imposing steel tariffs on Brazil and Argentina, even though the US president said last week the duties were “effective immediately.”

BLOOMBERG - OPINION

John Authers: Trump doesn’t understand currency wars, either

02-12-2019 22:47 Any implication that Argentina is deliberately weakening its currency for competitive advantage is beyond absurdity.

TRUMP TRADE WARS

Argentina, Brazil debate response as Trump re-imposes steel, aluminium tariffs

02-12-2019 22:24 Government says in a statement it is considering "joint action" with Brazil, after US President Trump accuses two nations of currency manipulation and declares he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminium imports in retaliation.

TRUMP TRADE WARS

Bolsonaro under fire after Trump slaps tariffs on Argentina, Brazil

02-12-2019 17:50 Bolsonaro’s attempts to gain goodwill from the US president seem to have failed, as Trump accuses both Brazil and Argentina of currency manipulation and introduces new tariffs on steel and aluminium.

TRUMP TARIFFS

Spectre of trade war after US tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada

31-05-2018 12:46 US announces it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the US allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly.

TRADE WARS AND PROTECTIONISM

Government celebrates exemption from US steel and aluminium tariffs

05-05-2018 02:49 Under the agreement, Argentina will have a quota of 180,000 metric tonnes for both metals which are exempt from tariffs.

TRADE WARS AND PROTECTIONISM

Government celebrates exemption from US steel, aluminium tariffs

01-05-2018 20:34 Under the agreement, Argentina will have a exemption-free quota of 180,000 metric tonnes of both metals.

30-day reprieve

Trade nerves: Argentina crosses fingers for aluminium, steel tariff exemption

01-05-2018 11:35 Washington has “agreements in principle” with Argentina, Australia and Brazil, “the details of which will be finalized shortly”, a White House statement said.

PROTECTIONISM ROW

Argentina wins exemption from US steel, aluminium tariffs – at least until May 1

24-03-2018 09:11 Trump grants temporary relief from duties, citing important ‘national security’ relationship with government.

'SHARED COMMITMENT'

Argentina exempt from US steel, aluminium tariffs until May 1

23-03-2018 17:42 After repeated requests for an exemption, the US has temporary suspended tariffs for Argentina until the start of May.

PROTECTIONISM ROW

Argentina given temporary exemption from US steel, aluminium tariffs

22-03-2018 12:46 US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a Senate panel that Trump had authorised a pause in the tariffs while talks are underway to find a more permanent solution.

PROTECTIONISM ROW

Exemptions for US tariffs on steel, aluminium to be decided by end of April

21-03-2018 18:44 The United States will decide by the end of April whether Argentina will be spared from steep taxes on steel and aluminium imports.

TRADE PROTECTIONISM ROW

Commerce Secretary ‘optimistic’ Argentina will win exemption on US tariffs

17-03-2018 08:29 Miguel Braun says Macri administration will “produce the best arguments to defend our companies and workers.”

by Santiago del Carril

US PROTECTIONISM

Trade envoy Braun optimistic US will drop aluminium, steel tariffs

13-03-2018 18:58 "We received a positive reception" to our arguments from US officials, reveals Commerce secretary sent by Macri to push for an exemption on new steel, aluminium tariffs.

by Santiago del Carril

ON TRADE WARS

Macri’s lemons, Trump’s steel

10-03-2018 09:12 Trump's protectionism reeks of cheap populism, very ineffective from an economic standpoint, as the cost of buying more expensive US aluminum promises to have negative externalities on aluminum-consuming industries and products.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Following Trump decision

Argentina appealing to US for exemption on steel, aluminium tariffs

09-03-2018 10:50 The Argentine Foreign Ministry says it “will engage in dialogue with corresponding authorities in the United States to secure an exception from those tariffs so Argentina can export both products".