North Cook News

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is speaking out against the Trump administration's recent placement of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from several U.S. allies.  

In a statement released by Roskam's office, he warned the move will hurt many manufacturers in his Sixth Congressional District and called on the administration to rethink the policy.

“Today’s announcement of tariffs on aluminum and steel imported from our allies will be harmful to U.S. manufacturers, consumers and workers, as well as unnecessarily strain our relationships with key partners," Roskam said. 

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"Many job-creating manufacturers in my district rely on importing specialty steel not made in the U.S. – this action will hurt their bottom line and their ability to succeed in the global economy," he said.

Roskam said instead of punishing its allies, the U.S. should examine China's role in the steel industry. 

"We must target countries like China who are dumping steel on our shores instead of punishing allies like Canada and Europe with tariffs that will incite a trade war," Roskam said. 

"I urge the Administration to re-evaluate this action and develop a targeted solution to combat unfair steel and aluminum dumping."