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Trump to impose new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries

Trump to impose new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries

Summary

President Trump will add new tariffs, which are extra taxes on goods, to imports from 60 countries. These tariffs target violations related to forced labor and will affect almost all U.S. imports, including products from major trade partners.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from 60 countries.
  • The tariffs will be in the "double-digit" range, meaning over 10%.
  • These tariffs focus on preventing goods made with forced labor from entering the U.S.
  • The tariffs will cover 99.4% of all U.S. imports.
  • Washington’s biggest trading partners are included in this action.
  • The tariffs are imposed under U.S. trade law called Section 301.
  • The U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made the announcement.
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