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Trump Poised to Pare Back Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Ease Consumer Pain and Court Voters
The administration is preparing to exempt selected steel and aluminum products from high tariffs introduced last summer, aiming to cool consumer prices and regain voter support. The shift narrows broad, politically contentious levies in favour of targeted national‑security probes, easing pressure on exporters in Europe and North America but preserving future legal and lobbying battles.

China’s Industrial Output Ends 2025 Stronger but Uneven: Tech and Transport Up, Steel and Cement Down
China's industrial value added for large firms rose 5.2% year on year in December and 5.9% for 2025, with manufacturing and high‑tech sectors outperforming traditional heavy industries. Strong gains in electronics, transport equipment and new energy vehicles contrast with declines in steel and cement, reflecting an ongoing rebalancing of domestic demand and industrial structure.