Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect
JOSH BOAK, PAUL WISEMAN and ROB GILLIES
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members Tuesday on new plans to ramp up defense spending at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France.
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Ireland's Prime Minister Michael Martin speaks Wednesday at the annual St. Patrick's Day luncheon at the Capitol in Washington.
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Steel on coil cars are seen Feb. 4 at the main factory of a steel producer in Duisburg, Germany.
Martin Meissner, Associated Press
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., attend the annual St. Patrick's Day luncheon Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington.
JOSH BOAK, PAUL WISEMAN and ROB GILLIES
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth "stolen" by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members Tuesday on new plans to ramp up defense spending at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France.
