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Article snippet: MORE pushed forward with the measures despite widespread GOP backlash. MORE (R-Wis.) hinted Thursday that they will try to limit Trump's decision to levy a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum. ADVERTISEMENT Lawmakers have a finite amount of time to try to soften the tariffs. Trump noted during the White House event that they will take effect within 15 days. Republicans worked for days both behind the scenes and with public pleas to try to get Trump to back down, or significantly curtail, his threat of tariffs. Both McConnell's and Ryan's home states face potential retaliatory penalties. The European Union, for example, has threatened tariffs on Harley Davidson, which is based in Wisconsin, and bourbon, for which Kentucky is famous. Trump said on Thursday that Canada and Mexico would be exempted from the tariffs as they try to negotiate a larger trade agreement. McConnell and Ryan noted that Trump had given a loophole to some allies, but indicated they are concerned they don't go far enough. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2018 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more