Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump plans to scale back some tariffs on steel and aluminum goods, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Officials in the Commerce Department and U.

The metals are used in almost every industry and could reduce the cost of cars and appliances— but the impact on everyday costs like housing and groceries will be limited.

While the news of tariff relief assuages many fears in the steel consumer market, the changes have stalled steel buyers again. Buyers are fearful of overpaying, causing the market to stall until there is more clarity, sources told Steel Market Update.

American steel production jumped to 82 million tons in 2025, up about 3%, pushing the U.S. past Japan to become the world’s third-largest steel producer, behind only China and India. It’s the first time in 26 years the U.

President Donald Trump arrived in northwest Georgia on Thursday aboard Air Force One, ahead of planned remarks to supporters at a local steel business in Rome. The White House previously said he would promote his economic record during his trip to the Peach State.