Orsted and Equinor back in hot seat as steel tariffs raise new US wind fears

President hiked levies to 50% on metals that are key to projects, raising costs and further imperiling the industry

President Donald Trump at U.S. Steel's Pennsylvania facility where he announced the new, 50% steel and aluminum tariff
President Donald Trump at U.S. Steel's Pennsylvania facility where he announced the new, 50% steel and aluminum tariffPhoto: White House
Published 2 June 2025, 21:48Updated 3 June 2025, 06:14
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