US eyes heavy tariffs on China, Russia

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The US Commerce Department on Friday (Saturday in Manila) recommended imposing heavy tariffs on China, Russia and other countries to counter a global glut in steel and aluminum which it says threatens national security.

The move gives President Donald Trump the opportunity to strike a highly public blow for his “America first” trade policy, but raises the prospect of retaliation from countries targeted and was sure to stoke fears of a trade war.