Donald Trump reportedly considering starting global trade war, despite Cabinet’s concerns

‘Contrary to the advice of the majority of his top aides and cabinet members, Donald Trump is planning to impose steep tariffs on steel, reports say.
At a recent White House meeting of more than 20 top officials, the President pushed for a plan to institute tariffs of up to 20 per cent on steel imports, according to Axios.
The majority of those gathered, however, did not support the plan, fearing it could set off a trade war with disastrous consequences for the US economy. At one point, Mr Trump was reportedly informed that the majority of his Cabinet opposed the plan. He was undeterred.’
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