(Bloomberg) -- The Biden administration announced it is lifting tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year, a mostly symbolic move by the U.S. to boost the the war-torn country’s economy. 

The duties being suspended were put into place by former President Donald Trump, who in 2018 imposed a 25% tariff on all steel imports. Ukraine is a relatively minor supplier of steel to the U.S., and current imports would not threaten domestic producers’ market share. 

“We can’t just admire the fortitude and spirit of the Ukrainian people—we need to have their backs and support one of the most important industries to Ukraine’s economic well-being,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in a statement. 

Some countries, including Japan, the U.K. and European Union, have previously negotiated deals with the U.S. to reduce the tariff. 

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