Trade Cases
February 20, 2018
World Ready to Retaliate Against Section 232
Written by Sandy Williams
The possible forthcoming Section 232 decisions on steel and aluminum imports have alarmed nations across the globe. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he “wouldn’t be surprised if there were retaliations to the measures,” but perhaps he underestimated the negative response to his recommendations.
Numerous countries have expressed concern for their own domestic markets, while others vowed swift retaliation against the U.S. if stiff restrictions are applied to imports.
