Steel Tariffs Roundtable Added to Summit

Reaction was swift when President Trump recently announced a 25 percent tariff on steel imported to the U.S. Economists—and shortline manufacturers—worried that the tariffs could drive up costs for manufacturers and spark a trade war, which would decrease demand for exports and further drive down commodity prices.

In response, the Association reached out to member companies with expertise in the steel industry for help assembling a roundtable discussion at the Supply Summit in Omaha.

The roundtable continues to develop, but the tentative plan is a Friday morning conversation with representatives from different points on the supply chain: steel mills, service centers, and manufacturers. Stay tuned for details.