Pipeline companies push back against Trump's 'Buy American' rule
Using American steel and iron would hike up costs, disrupt operations, industry groups say
New York
A DIRECTIVE requiring US pipeline companies to use American steel and iron in their projects is testing President Donald Trump's ability to keep his promises to two industries on opposing sides of the issue.
In comments to the US Department of Commerce, which is crafting the so-called "Buy American" plan, pipeline companies and their trade groups argued the change would increase costs and disrupt operations.
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