Steel Tariffs Impact Recycling, Slowing US Economy | JQJO

Increased tariffs on aluminum and steel are impacting Pennsylvania's Lincoln Recycling. While initially seeing a slight boost due to higher commodity prices, the fluctuating market and uncertainty surrounding tariffs have caused a slowdown. Customers are pausing purchases, creating a ripple effect throughout the supply chain. The owner, Andrew Lincoln, expresses skepticism about the tariffs' effectiveness in boosting domestic manufacturing, arguing it harms smaller businesses unable to source materials domestically and ultimately increases costs for consumers.