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The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is scheduled for release at 13:30 GMT later today
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by 28 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $73.04 a barrel
Trump's 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports raised inflation fears, escalated trade tensions
Such tariffs could potentially hinder global economic growth as well as energy demand
Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, escalating trade policy amidst existing metal duties
Crude oil WTI futures for March delivery increased by 0.6 percent to $71.13 per barrel
Gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,882.16 in the previous session
Prices rose after China imposed tariffs on U.S. imports in response to new American duties
Crude oil WTI futures for March delivery rose by 0.1 percent, reaching $72.44 a barrel
Trump proposed a sovereign wealth fund to address American security and user privacy concerns
EIA was removed due to inadequate communication, not because of political motivations or pressures, OPEC said
