Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States

The order directs federal agencies to increase the tariff rate for imports of steel and derivative steel articles, as well as aluminum and derivative aluminum articles, from 25 percent to 50 percent. This increase is effective as of 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025. The stated aim is to adjust the imports of these articles so that they do not threaten to impair the national security. [*Editor's note: Steel and aluminum (or "aluminium") from the U.K. have a rate of 25%.*]