[UK Media: Trump Plans to Reduce Tariffs on Certain Steel and Aluminum Products to Ease the "Affordability Crisis"] Jin10 Data, February 13 – According to the Financial Times, Trump plans to reduce tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products as he faces an "affordability crisis," which has weakened his support ahead of the midterm elections in November. Last summer, the U.S. President imposed tariffs as high as 50% on steel and aluminum products and expanded these tariffs to include various metal goods such as washing machines and ovens. However, according to three informed sources, the Trump administration is reviewing the list of products affected by the tariffs and plans to exempt certain items, halt the expansion of the tariff list, and instead launch more targeted national security investigations on specific goods. Sources indicate that trade officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative believe these tariffs are harming consumers by increasing the prices of items such as dishware and food and beverage cans. The sources also noted that countries including the UK, Mexico, Canada, and EU member states may benefit from the relaxation of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum products.