The future of the American steel and aluminum industries is not a matter for dithering. And he followed through by launching within three months of taking office as president special investigations into the effects of steel and aluminum imports on national security. That’s part of what made the special investigations into steel and aluminum imports so attractive. Especially because steel imports have jumped 22 percent since Jan. 1, placing additional pressure on the American industry. Maybe the Aleris smelters would keep operating if China Zhongwang bought them, but at what risk to national security?

Source: Huffington Post July 28, 2017 15:56 UTC