15
Jul
20:04
President Trump strengthens Buy America steel requirement
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order strengthening the Buy America requirements for iron and steel products, Kallanish reports.
The main thrust of the order is an increase in the domestic iron and steel content of federal infrastructure projects from 50% to 95%, by cost.
A report on the new rules is due to the White House within 180 days.
American Iron and Steel Institute ceo Thomas Gibson praised the move in a press release.
“T…
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