Response to US steel tariffs

We are aware of media reports this morning that President Trump has said he will announce tariffs on steel and aluminium imported to the US. 

BlueScope has been investing in the United States for 30 years.  Most recently, we have spent $2 billion on acquisitions and brownfields expansion of our operations there.  BlueScope is now the fifth largest steel producer in the US, employing 4,000 American workers.

BlueScope abides by all trade rules and agreements.  We will continue to work with the Trump administration and the Australian Government, as we await further details.  We have no further comment to make at this stage.