Latin American steelmakers push tariffs on Chinese cars, appliances

After winning expanded steel tariffs last year, Latin American steelmakers now seek duties on Chinese finished goods—cars, machinery, appliances—that embed steel and bypass existing barriers. The move signals a broadening of trade protectionism beyond raw steel, potentially escalating regional trade friction with China. Uncertainty remains over which countries will adopt the measures and how China will respond.

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