🤔💭 in 2018, the Trump administration imposed tariffs on three specific imports… Steel, Aluminum, & Washing Machines… to “safeguard U.S. industries & jobs.” these measures addressed: “national security concerns” & “unfair trade practices” ,such as dumping, from foreign competitors per: The Bureau of Labor Statistics •Steel: ◦ Before (Pre-March 2018): ~$630 per short ton *18+ Months Later (Sept 2019+): ~$550-$600 per short ton •Washing Machines: ◦Before (Pre-Feb 2018): ~$400-$500 *18+ Months Later (Aug 2019+): ~$450-$500 •Aluminum: ◦ Before (Pre-March 2018): ~$2,300-$2,450 per metric ton *18+ Months Later (Sept 2019+): ~$2,100-$2,250 per metric ton