According to a Feb 13, 2018 by AFP
“The US President Donald Trump threatened
retaliatory action against two major Asian trading partners Tuesday,
warning of sanctions against China while vowing to revise or scrap a
free trade deal with South Korea.
Accusing Beijing of decimating American
steel and aluminum industries, Trump said he was “considering all
options,” including tariffs and quotas.
Trump recently received two Commerce
Department reports concerning alleged Chinese subsidies for steel and
aluminum exports — materials that are vital for industries from
construction to autos.
He has another two months to decide on
possible retaliatory action, but strongly indicated that he is leaning
toward hitting back at Beijing.
“I will make a decision that reflects the
best interests of the United States, including the need to address
overproduction in China and other countries,” he said.
