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    Analysis

    March 20, 2025

    Final Thoughts

    Written by Brett Linton & Ethan Bernard

    Every day we’re one TruthSocial post away from a shift in trade policy. However, that change always seems to go in one direction: tariffs.

    Whether there’s a reprieve or actual implementation, tariffs seem to be the order of the day. When was the last time you woke up and saw an article where the current administration declared: What the world needs now is trade, free trade? I don’t know about you, but for us, it’s been a while. That’s why we wanted to take this opportunity to push back the clock a bit.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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    Ethan Bernard

    Ethan Bernard is managing editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years, starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.

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