Unveiling the recommendations Friday, Secretary Wilbur Ross said in the case of both industries “the imports threaten to impair our national security.”
As an example, Ross said only one U.S. company now produces a high-quality aluminum alloy needed for military aircraft.
Raise US capacity
The measures are intended to raise U.S. production of aluminum and steel to 80 percent of industrial capacity. Currently U.S. steel plants are running at 73 percent of capacity and aluminum plants at 48 percent.
Ross emphasized that the president would have the final say, including on whether to exclude certain countries, such as NATO allies, from any actions.
China’s Commerce Ministry said Saturday that the report was baseless and did not accord with the facts, and that China would take necessary steps to protect its interests if affected by the final decision.
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