Biden to discuss steel, manufacturing jobs, tariffs during Pittsburgh visit
by TribLIVE.com
TribLIVE.com— President Joe Biden will visit Pittsburgh Wednesday to discuss his administration’s efforts to bolster the domestic steel industry, arguing that he has been able to boost manufacturing jobs unlike his political rival former President Donald Trump. Biden will visit the United Steelworkers union headquarters in Downtown Pittsburgh in the afternoon.
NPR—Biden tells Pittsburgh steelworkers he wants to hike tariffs on Chinese steel. The White House says China uses subsidies and government programs to undercut U.S. steel. President Biden wants to hike tariffs on the imports and take other new steps to curb imports.
CBS News—President Biden to visit with U.S. Steelworkers in Pittsburgh. The President will arrive in Pittsburgh this afternoon and then address U.S. Steelworkers in Downtown Pittsburgh. KDKA's Erika Stanish has a live report from the Pittsburgh International Airport.
The Washington Times—Joe Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese aluminum, steel. President Biden on Wednesday called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imported from China, a move aimed at preventing American manufacturers from being undercut by lower-cost imports.