Biden Targets China Steel, Shipmaking in Bid to Woo Union Group

President Joe Biden is calling for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, part of a series of steps to shore up the American steel sector and woo its workers in this year’s election.

In a visit to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Biden will propose new 25% tariffs on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products as part of an ongoing review, while the US also launches a formal probe into China’s shipbuilding industry. Biden will reiterate that United States Steel Corp., based in Pittsburgh, should remain American-owned.

Analysts said the steps — which target a relatively small segment of the ...