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Pres says America will be open to modify tariffs or removing them from specific countries whose products no longer threaten our security.

Pres also says that if US negotiates a new NAFTA deal with Canada and Mexico, there'll be no steel or aluminum tariffs on them.

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Pres signs and displays proclamations authorizing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports:

Pres bucks top many top Republicans in going with import tariffs. But comes two days before he mades campaign apperance in Pennyslvania for Republican seek to filll House vacancy.

Pres listens to steelworker Scott Sauritch recall hardships his father faced due to imports. "Your father is looking down and very proud of you," the pres assured him. "He's still alive," said the steelworker." "Hey, he's even more proud of you," said the president.

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Great pix—thanks, NIKK!