President Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday that will increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from the current 25%, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The increased tariffs will go into effect on Wednesday,

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday making official his vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters in a briefing.