Trump’s big play to save steel production

US President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on steel to 50% while permitting Japan’s Nippon to acquire the US Steel Corporation, aiming to revitalize American steel manufacturing. In a discussion featuring FT senior trade writer Alan Beattie and industrial reporter Zehra Munir, they explore the feasibility of Trump’s trade policies fulfilling his promise to boost domestic jobs. The podcast also highlights the implications of these tariffs and the partnership with Nippon for Pennsylvania workers.