Trump imposes controversial tariffs on steel and aluminium President Trump has signed controversial orders imposing heavy tariffs on steel and aluminum. The tariffs will go into effect in 15 days and include exemptions for Canada and Mexico. Tariffs of 25 percent are to be placed on steel and 10 percent on aluminium imported into the US. Mr Trump had earlier said the US is suffering from unfair trade and that the move would boost US industry. Meanwhile some countries have expressed outrage at his plans, while experts have warned of new trade wars. SOURCE: BBC NEWS ---DECRYPTED---