Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals - BBC News

It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.

14 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesUS President Joe Biden has called for a tripling of tariffs on some steel and aluminium from China.

It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by Mr Biden as he campaigns for re-election against Donald Trump, who was known for his tough trade stance against China.

The White House said the proposal was aimed at protecting US jobs against "unfair" competition.

China has previously denied claims of dumping steel and aluminium overseas.

Dumping is selling excess product in another country for a very cheap price and can often decimate the local industry's own market of that product.

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