US President Donald Trump Plans to Scale Back Some Steel and Aluminium Tariffs: FT Reports

Donald Trump is planning to scale back certain tariffs on steel and aluminium goods, according to a report by the Financial Times published on February 13, 2026. 

Review of Steel and Aluminium Tariffs 

Last year, the United States imposed tariffs of up to 50% on steel and aluminium imports. The measures included country specific rates applied to the non-steel and non aluminium content of products. 

The administration is now reviewing the list of products subject to these levies. As part of the review, some items may be exempted from the tariffs. 

Shift Towards Targeted Measures 

According to the report, the administration may halt further expansion of the tariff lists. Instead, it is considering more targeted national security investigations into specific goods. 

The proposed approach indicates a shift from broader tariff coverage towards focused probes on selected categories of imports. 

Read More: US Removes Extra 25% Tariff on Indian Goods Linked to Russian Oil Purchase! 

Conclusion 

The reported review of steel and aluminium tariffs suggests potential adjustments to existing trade measures, including exemptions for certain products and a pause on expanding the current tariff list. 

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