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Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

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Donald Trump recently implemented a 25% tariff on all imported steel.
Mike Williams : Tariffs are important, but they’re far from enough.
The steel industry has grappled with decline and stagnation for years , he says.
Williams : To survive, the steel industry must modernize to stay competitive globally.
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