WARREN A union leader representing Thomas Steel Strip in Warren has penned a letter to President Donald Trump stating the future of the company is uncertain under his current trade agreement with Europe.

Under the United States' (U.S.) current trade agreement with the European Union (EU), imported steel faces a 50% tariff threshold with no exclusion for Battery Quality Hot Rolled (BQHR) steel.

BQHR steel is a nickel-plated steel strip used in products like alkaline batteries to electric vehicle components and automotive fuel lines.

Mark Murray, who represents United Steelworkers District 1, says the lack of exclusion for BQHR steel under these tariffs puts Thomas Steel Strip at risk.

"Without relief in the form of an exclusion or quota that reflects the unique need for BQHR steel,

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