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President Trump is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%. It's designed to protect domestic steel and aluminum workers, but critics say it will raise prices for those that use the metals.
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The average price has risen 86.7 cents over the past 25 days, including 10.8 cents on Thursday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
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