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Trump Sets Universal 10% Tariffs and Up to 41% Duties for 92 Partners Effective Aug. 7

The White House formalized the plan to pressure key trading partners through targeted surcharges as part of its Make America Great Again reshoring push.

Washington (United States), 01/08/2025.- US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 July 2025. The order will formally reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test, creating school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education. EFE/EPA/ERIC LEE / POOL
A vendor hangs clothes at a stall at a night market in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 1, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
A person shops on Thanksgiving at a Gap store in Times Square, ahead of Black Friday, in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Manifestantes protestan contra el arancel del 50% impuesto por Estados Unidos a los productos brasileños frente al consulado estadounidense en San Pablo, el viernes 1 de agosto de 2025.

Overview

  • The tariff framework imposes a 10% ad valorem surcharge on imports from 92 partners starting August 7, with reciprocal duties ranging up to 41% and reaching 50% for Brazil.
  • Major economies including the European Union, United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea struck bilateral deals capping their duties at 15%.
  • Canada faces a 35% tariff over alleged fentanyl cooperation failures while Mexico secured a 90-day extension to continue trade talks.
  • The administration extended a temporary tariff truce with China until August 12 and is pursuing talks with China, India and other partners.
  • Global markets fell on concerns over legal challenges and the potential impact on economic growth.