UPDATE 5-U.S. Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum
February 16, 2018 at 22:56 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department has recommended that President Donald Trump impose steep curbs on steel and aluminum imports from China and other countries ranging from global and country-specific tariffs to broad import quotas, according to proposals released on Friday.