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Impact of Trump's Proposed Steel Tariffs on Granite City, IL

The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX
The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX
Episode • Feb 12 • 15m
Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors are joined by Mike Parkinson, Mayor of Granite City, IL, to discuss the potential effects of Trump’s proposed steel tariffs on the local economy. They explore how the tariffs might impact steel production, prices, and industries reliant on steel, as well as concerns about U.S. Steel CEO Dave Burritt’s stance on worker welfare. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing fair trade, protecting American jobs, and keeping consumer prices reasonable, and emphasizes the need for global cooperation to enforce fair labor and environmental standards.

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