The proposition to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports has sparked rumors about a possible trade war. A trade war ensues when countries try to protect their local businesses by imposing tariffs on imports from other countries. A trade war c..

The recommendation of imposing heavy tariffs or quotas on foreign producers of steel and aluminum, and investigating imports in the interest of national security, was made by the Commerce Department on Friday (Feb. 16).President Donald Trump and his..