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President Donald Trump said he will double the tariff imposed on imports of steel from 25% to 50%.

Trump made the announcement during a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to discuss the "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Japan-based Nippon Steel.

Trump said the increase in steel tariffs "will even further secure the steel industry in the United States."

Trump imposed the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, about a month before he announced sweeping across-the-board tariffs on what he called "Liberation Day."

In a follow-up post on social media, Trump said the increased rate would go into effect June 4.

Elon Musk, wearing all black, had a visible bruise over his right eye while speaking at the Oval Office.

Asked what happened, Musk said his 5-year-old son punched him in the face.

"I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face.' And, he did," Musk said.

Asked if he would consider pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs, if convicted, as the hip-hop mogul stands trial in Manhattan federal court, President Donald Trump said, "Nobody's asked, but I know people are thinking about it."

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Trump asked if he would consider pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs if convictedPresident Donald Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who is currently charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, which he denies.

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"I don't know. I would certainly look at the facts," Trump said. "If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me, it wouldn't have any impact on me."

Trump said he believes "some people have been very close to asking" about a pardon.

"First of all, I look at what's happening, and I haven't been watching it too closely, although it's certainly getting a lot of coverage," he said.

Trump added that he hasn't spoken to Combs in years.

Combs has been accused of sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

Asked if former first lady Jill Biden should testify on allegations that former President Joe Biden suffered from mental decline while in office, President Donald Trump dodged.

"Well, I hate the concept of it," Trump said of Jill Biden testifying. "It's the wife of a man who was going through a lot of problems, and everybody that dealt with him understood that. And I guess it came out during the debate loud and clear."

The comments come after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed for Jill Biden to testify on the matter during the press briefing Thursday.

The Biden administration has pushed back against reports that the president suffered a decline mental acuity while in office.