UPDATE 6-U.S. Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum
February 17, 2018 at 04:54 AM 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.