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Ross mum on 232 details, says Trump 'seemed to announce' steel and aluminum tariffs will apply to all

March 2, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Friday said the president “seemed to announce” on Thursday that tariffs on steel and aluminum would apply to all countries but deferred to the announcement of “intricate” details next week – and dismissed concerns that the move will lead to significant retaliation. In an interview with CNBC , Ross was asked whether the tariffs would apply to all, including allies who have appealed for exclusions. “Well that's what the president seemed to announce yesterday,” Ross...


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