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Trump’s metals tariff changes took effect June 8

Trump signed a metals tariff proclamation on June 1, and the revised rules took effect June 8 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, lowering duties on some farm and industrial equipment while extending higher rates to more goods through Dec. 31, 2027.

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Trump’s metals tariff changes took effect June 8

Trump signed a metals tariff proclamation on June 1, and the revised rules took effect June 8 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, lowering duties on some farm and industrial equipment while extending higher rates to more goods through Dec. 31, 2027.

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Trump’s metals tariff changes took effect June 8

Trump signed a metals tariff proclamation on June 1, and the revised rules took effect June 8 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, lowering duties on some farm and industrial equipment while extending higher rates to more goods through Dec. 31, 2027.

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