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Trump announces 'doubling' of tariffs on steel, aluminum from Turkey

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US President Donald Trump said today he had doubled steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey, adding to pressure on that nation's troubled economy amid a diplomatic row with Washington.

"I have just authorized a doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum with respect to Turkey as their currency, the Turkish Lira, slides rapidly downward against our very strong Dollar!" Trump said on Twitter.

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First Published: Aug 10 2018 | 6:45 PM IST

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