Steel and aluminium import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are having a snowball effect as other governments move to prevent cheap metal , formerly bound for the US , from entering their markets . Canadian foreign minister , Justin Trudeau announced regulatory changes allowing border controls to block imports of the metals . The European Union could impose tariffs too . While some regard the levies and subsequent moves by other nations as proof that turkey 's strategy is working , others predict it will lead to a rise in the price of metals globally , making exports less free .
Steel and aluminium import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are having a snowball effect as other governments move to prevent cheap metal, formerly bound for the US, from entering their markets. Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced regulatory changes allowing border officials to block imports of the products. The European Union could impose tariffs too. While some see the levies and subsequent moves by other nations as proof that Trump's strategy is working, others predict it will lead to a rise in the price of metals globally, making markets less free.