US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Take Effect; India Expects Limited Impact

President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect on Wednesday, impacting major U.S. trading partners. The tariffs impose a 25% duty on these metals, with no exemptions granted. India's steel secretary stated on Wednesday that the country's steel industry anticipates minimal impact from the U.S. tariffs. India exports less than 100,000 metric tons of steel to the U.S.