Portman warns of ‘unintended consequences’ from Trump’s tariff plan

Portman said “broad-based tariffs” would have “some unintended” consequences that could damage some Ohio industries which rely on steel to manufacture their products.

“There is a way to do this, but focused and targeted,” Portman said.

Critics warn that tariffs on imported steel could lead to price increases for consumers buying cars, trucks and variety of other products.

Republican leaders such as House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., have been pressuring Trump to significantly narrow his proposal to slap tariffs of 25 percent on all imported steel and 10 percent on imported aluminum products.