Why Trump has Doubled his Tariffs on Steel

In today’s episode, we cover Trump doubling US tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, Russia’s advances in the Sumy region, and escalating tensions between Israel and Syria.

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Sources:

✍️ Trump doubles steel tariffs

• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250604-us-doubles-steel-aluminum-tariffs-as-oecd-ministers-gather
• https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/higher-metals-tariffs-kick-deadline-best-offers-arrives-2025-06-04/
• https://www.ft.com/content/2c419be3-31dc-4735-9e27-40c0c5b739f6

✍️ Russian forces advanced towards Sumy

• https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/03/europe/russia-forces-advance-northern-ukraine-sumy-intl

✍️ Elon Musk calls Trump’s budget bill a “disgusting abomination”

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j76djzgpvo

✍️ Israel threatens Syria with retaliation

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxyr4lvd01o
• https://www.ft.com/content/8889e095-cea3-4522-802f-35f37e5f4bdc

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