New Delhi, March 12 -- President Donald Trump's enhanced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect Wednesday following the expiration of previous exemptions, duty-free quotas and product exclusions.

The policy shift represents a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to reshape global trade dynamics in favor of American interests.

The reinstated measures impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports and extend duties to hundreds of downstream products manufactured from these metals, including nuts, bolts, bulldozer blades and soda cans.

This comprehensive approach aims to strengthen protections for domestic steel and aluminum producers.

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