US Triumphs As WTO Rules Against China's Retaliatory Tariffs Under Trump's Era
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that China overstepped its trade agreements by imposing tariffs on $2.4 billion of U.S. goods, breaching the organization's 'most favored nation' principle. The dispute dates back to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum. In response to the ruling, United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) and the VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSE:SLX) surged 0.6% on Wednesday.
August 16, 2023 | 3:50 pm
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The VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (NYSE:SLX) surged 0.6% following the WTO's ruling against China's retaliatory tariffs.
The WTO's ruling against China's retaliatory tariffs is a positive development for the U.S. steel industry. As an ETF that tracks the performance of companies in the steel sector, SLX stands to benefit from this ruling.
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United States Steel Corporation's stock surged 0.6% following the WTO's ruling against China's retaliatory tariffs.
The WTO's ruling against China's retaliatory tariffs is a positive development for U.S. steel manufacturers like United States Steel Corporation. This could potentially lead to a decrease in cheap steel imports from China, benefiting domestic producers.
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