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Trump Implements 25% Tariff on Foreign Cars, Expands Trade War with 'Reciprocal Tariffs'

The U.S. begins enforcing sweeping tariffs, with broader measures targeting global imports set to roll out starting April 5, as nations prepare countermeasures.

Donald Trump a appliqué respectivement 10% et 50% de hausse de droits de douane à la Polynésie française et à Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
Nouveaux tarifs douaniers: certains territoires surprenants sont visés par la liste de Trump
Emmanuel Macron, ce jeudi.
Le calcul du niveau de droits de douane imposé à chaque pays est l’objet d’une polémique.

Overview

  • Donald Trump has initiated a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles, effective April 3, as part of a broader protectionist trade agenda.
  • A minimum 10% tariff on all imports will take effect April 5, with higher country-specific rates, such as 34% for China and 46% for Vietnam, starting April 9.
  • The European Union and China have condemned the tariffs and are preparing retaliatory measures, while the EU has expressed willingness to negotiate.
  • Global markets have reacted sharply, with significant stock market declines, currency fluctuations, and warnings of potential inflation and recession risks.
  • Economists predict higher costs for U.S. consumers and businesses, with possible long-term harm to international trade systems and the global economy.