Trump admin live updates: Trump says he's doubling steel tariff to 50%

President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump on Friday claimed China violated its trade agreement with the U.S. and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks between the world's two largest economies stalled.

This week, Trump's global tariff policy hit a major roadblock as two federal courts ruled he does not have the power to unilaterally impose some levies. The tariffs can stay in place, for now, as the court considers the administration's appeal.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk is leaving his role as a "special government employee" but is expected to remain an unofficial adviser to Trump.

Trump touts US Steel-Nippon deal

President Donald Trump on Friday touted a "blockbuster agreement" between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel that he said would keep the iconic U.S. steelmaker in Pittsburgh -- though he previously opposed such a merger and offered few details on the intricacies of the deal.

President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa.

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Trump discussed the deal during a rally at the Irvin Works plant in Allegheny County on Friday evening.