Can ‘Blaming China’ Deflect Harm of US Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Allies?

[Sputnik] - 02/25/2025

In response to widespread criticism over US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, some in the US have sought to justify the move by claiming it is aimed at China. However, they struggle to explain why it is US allies like Canada, the EU and Japan that are bearing the brunt of these tariffs.



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