The typical American consumer is highly unlikely to purchase raw steel or aluminum on their own. That might lead them to believe their wallets are shielded from the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump levied on the two metals with no exemptions or exceptions on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump is openly challenging U.S. allies by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vows to take back wealth he says was “stolen” by other countries.

Steel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans' lives – that's why President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports could have widespread impacts.