New Trump Tariffs: Full List of Countries Impacted as Global Duties Expire
Summary
President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on goods from 60 countries to target products made with forced labor. These tariffs will start immediately after previous temporary global tariffs expire and aim to protect U.S. workers by discouraging forced labor in international trade.Key Facts
- New tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners.
- Tariffs target goods linked to forced labor that enter U.S. markets.
- The tariffs start at 12:01 a.m. Friday after previous temporary tariffs expire.
- The U.S. Trade Representative says these tariffs cover about 99% of U.S. imports.
- Countries with some forced-labor restrictions face a 10% tariff; others face 12.5%.
- Some products like oil, gas, fertilizer, and goods under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement are exempt.
- This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that rejected previous broad global tariffs under a different law.
- The tariffs rely on a law that allows the president to respond to unfair foreign trade practices.
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