The Commerce Department just dropped a bombshell: starting now, 407 additional product categories that rely on steel or aluminum—such as heavy machinery, wind components, railcars, furniture, and EV parts—will face a hefty 50% tariff.
The metal tariff net just got a lot wider. This means higher import costs, real pressures on manufacturing, and a bold reminder that trade policies remain critical — and highly charged — for businesses and consumers.
