Monday, March 19, 2018

Trump trade policies set to dominate G20 meeting

Finance ministers from the G-20 are gathering in Buenos Aires amid a looming trade battle over US tariffs.

President Trump's decision to levy duties on aluminium and steel imports is likely to dominate the discussions.

The tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminium are set to come into force at the end of this week.

Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says it will fall to US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to defend the move.

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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the US will be seeking deals with several countries.

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