President Trump’s EU trade deal spells huge wins for Pennsylvanians JD Longo

Originally published by Broad + Liberty

President Trump’s groundbreaking trade deal with the European Union is another example of his commitment to championing policies that put Americans first. Although this deal was signed across the pond, it will have a huge impact right here at home. Pennsylvania steel, energy, tech and agricultural industries will soon feel the benefits of trade policies that put us back in the driver’s seat.

To start, the deal imposes a fifteen percent baseline tariff on most imports from the E.U. This not only levels the playing field but sends a clear message to countries across the globe: American industry is back.

The 50 percent tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are also here to stay: a huge win for our state economy. These tariffs, originally announced by President Trump at U.S. Steel headquarters in late May, will revitalize the steel industry, much of which is headquartered here in Pittsburgh.

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