The Global Consequences of President Trump’s Steel and Aluminium Tariffs: Implications for African nations and Nigeria, by Ahmad Shuaibu Isa The introduction of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports by President Donald Trump marked a significant turning point in international trade dynamics. This action was a fundamental component of his "America First" strategy, which aimed to protect domestic industries from perceived unfair competition, particularly from nations such as China. Trump argued that these tariffs would revitalise U.S. manufacturing, rectify trade imbalances, and safeguard American jobs, especially in industrial...