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Trump says U.S. steel, aluminum sectors 'decimated' by unfair trade

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(Reuters) - U. S. said on Thursday the

and aluminum industries "have been decimated by unfair trade and bad policy," adding in his tweet that they need "free, fair and smart trade."

Several top and aluminum executives have been invited to the on Thursday for what could be a major trade announcement, according to two people familiar with the meeting. Trump has vowed to take steps to crack down on imports of and aluminum and has been considering imposing hefty tariffs on imports of the metals from and other countries.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

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First Published: Thu, March 01 2018. 19:45 IST
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