Trump announces reciprocal tariffs that will be determined on ‘country-by-country’ basis
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday laying the groundwork for implementing new tariffs on foreign countries with which the United States sees a negative trade balance. The White House had teased this specific tariff announcement for days,
Trump moves to slap reciprocal tariffs on nearly every nation, boosting trade war
In an escalation of his trade war, President Donald Trump moved to put tariffs on nations that levy taxes and fees that hurt U.S. businesses.
Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs against other countries
President Trump is threatening to levy taxes on imports to match those other countries charge on U.S. exports.
What Are Reciprocal Tariffs and Who Might Be Impacted by Trump’s Plan?
Reciprocal tariffs refer to tariffs—the taxes charged on imported goods—the U.S. government plans to levy against global trading partners that are equal to the existing tariffs foreign countries have set against American goods. “Very simply, it’s if they charge us, we charge them,” the President said on Sunday during a flight on Air Force One.
Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike as he hopes to eliminate any trade imbalances.
Trump says he’ll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday
President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on imports.
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