WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll hold an afternoon meeting on the steel and aluminum industries.
Trump tweeted Thursday: “Looking forward to 3:30 P.M. meeting today at the White House. We have to protect & build our Steel and Aluminum Industries while at the same time showing great flexibility and cooperation toward those that are real friends and treat us fairly on both trade and the military.”
The president did not say whether he will sign tariffs on steel and aluminum imports at the meeting. The White House has not yet clarified the tweet.
The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from tariffs under national security “carve-outs.”