Cleveland-Cliffs: Trump Tariffs Likely To Boost Results
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Cleveland-Cliffs is expected to benefit from Trump's 25% steel tariffs, enhancing its competitiveness against foreign producers. Despite a failed acquisition and falling steel prices, the company remains a Buy due to strong fundamentals. However, 2024 may be challenging with negative cash flow and increased debt.
February 11, 2025 | 1:45 pm
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Cleveland-Cliffs is expected to benefit from Trump's 25% steel tariffs, enhancing its competitiveness against foreign producers. Despite a failed acquisition and falling steel prices, the company remains a Buy due to strong fundamentals. However, 2024 may be challenging with negative cash flow and increased debt.
The 25% steel tariffs imposed by Trump are likely to enhance Cleveland-Cliffs' competitiveness, particularly against foreign producers, which is a positive factor for the company. Despite the failed acquisition of U.S. Steel and falling steel prices, the company's strong fundamentals support its Buy rating. However, the financial outlook for 2024 indicates challenges with negative cash flow and increased debt, which could impact short-term performance.
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