[Photo] Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs on US steel, aluminum imports

US President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to impose high steel tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, signing an executive order to enact a 25% tariff on steel and 10% tariff on aluminum during a ceremony at the White House on Mar. 8. The plan exempts Canada and Mexico from the new duties, but South Korea is expected to be hit particularly hard. Trump disregarded protests from both Democrats and Republicans, as well as threats of a trade war from other countries, in taking the action. The tariffs are scheduled to go into effect in 15 days.