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S&P 500 rises despite Trump’s 50% tariff hike on steel and aluminium imports

S&P 500 rises despite Trump’s 50% tariff hike on steel and aluminium imports

The S&P 500 closed higher as investor optimism over trade talks persisted, despite President Donald Trump's announcement to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and rising tensions with China, which denies violating trade agreements.