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Global Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

The U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on imported cars, with broader measures targeting the EU and China set to follow; international backlash intensifies.

«Le président Trump a annoncé des droits de douane sur les produits importés. 10 % de base, 20 % pour l’Union européenne (UE), 34 % pour la Chine, jusqu’à 46 % pour certains pays»
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Nouveaux tarifs douaniers: certains territoires surprenants sont visés par la liste de Trump
Emmanuel Macron, ce jeudi.

Overview

  • The United States has enacted a 25% tariff on imported cars, with additional tariffs of 10% on all imports and higher rates for the EU (20%) and China (34%) set to roll out in the coming days.
  • China has announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and filed a complaint with the WTO, while also implementing export controls on rare earth elements critical to U.S. industries.
  • The European Union remains open to negotiations but is finalizing countermeasures, including targeting U.S. digital services, in response to the tariffs.
  • Global stock markets have experienced sharp declines, with fears of inflation and recession growing as economic uncertainty mounts.
  • The U.S. Senate has symbolically opposed the tariffs, highlighting bipartisan concerns over their potential impact on American consumers and businesses.